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against

[uh-genst, uh-geynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /
PREPOSITION
opposite to
Synonyms
WEAK
contra contrary to counter to in contrast to in opposition to opposed to versus vs

Example Sentences

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In September, the Treasury Department announced sanctions against Xu and two other alleged Cambodia-based cyber-scam networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

In each of the last four seasons, the Kings have opened the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

This season City have had some really strange results from out of nowhere, against teams you would not expect.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The credit-rating firm S&P Global said in a March 6 report that the U.A.E’s “substantial fiscal, economic, external, and policy flexibility will act as an effective buffer” against the war’s economic effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

At Father’s room I pressed my ear against the door.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom