against

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Still, unlike Iran, Qatar and Kuwait sit on sovereign-wealth funds worth several years of their GDPs, and can afford to ride out the crisis just by borrowing against their holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Edward was, by then, bracing himself against the water in the doorway of the Twins II cabin, where Cile Steward and 22 other girls were stranded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The Lakers, seeded No. 4 in the Western Conference, start their opening-round playoff series against the No. 5 Houston Rockets on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The vast majority were infants whose mothers had not been vaccinated against RSV.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Father, Betsie, and Toos were sitting on chairs pulled back against the wall.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom