against

Example Sentences

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He remains thirsty for retribution against his perceived enemies.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

He has scored 11 goals in 33 Southampton games this season, including one in the Championship play-off semi-final win against Middlesbrough.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

That would set up an expected Nov. 3 runoff against Raman or former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, who are running neck-and-neck for a second-place finish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Cherifa, who is in her sixties, was one of about 10 Malian refugees who spoke to AFP from neighbouring Mauritania about the brutal violence meted out against civilians.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

He struck the stone against the rim of his monocle, raining sparks over the hearth kindling—once, twice, three times, until the sparks nestled into the tinder and began to grow into flames.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman