against

Example Sentences

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The PGA Tour groaned about fighting an asymmetrical war against a rival with a bottomless wallet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Surprisingly, LypABC resembles a bacterial anti-phage immune system since it contains protein domains which are typically required for defence against viruses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Several Republican and Democratic congressional staffers I spoke with tell me their telephone calls from constituents demanding Congress take action against Trump are becoming more frequent.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

The UK's AI Safety Institute recently concluded that while a very powerful model, its biggest threat would be against poorly defended, vulnerable systems.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The wind wails impossibly louder, throwing debris against the door like a machine gun.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith