against

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Daera said that a similar temporary advice against bathing notice issued for Helen's Bay in County Down on Tuesday has also been lifted following water testing.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The opposition and regional leaders have rejected the move and demonstrations against it were due to take place in Mogadishu on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

New York is leading a legal challenge against the deal, which it says will hit jobs and energy supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Mark Garza, have filed separate legal claims against the city, alleging they had tried to warn command staff about problems in the unit, only to be scapegoated when the scandal broke into public view.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I frown at him and shove my finger against my lips.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam