against

Example Sentences

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Even some of Omar’s strong opponents came out against the attack.

From Salon

Neither can he turn against Underwood, to whom he’s also grown close, and is another Faithful who has tossed out a slew of wrong names but, owing to his charisma, has evaded suspicion for the most part.

From Salon

The approach went against a "core post-Grenfell principle that safety must be designed in and verified before work takes place", it added.

From BBC

The family of a man who was shot dead by a police marksman have said they are "devastated" misconduct proceedings against the officer have been paused.

From BBC

A legal change is expected to come into force in the spring over the tests used to bring criminal charges and misconduct proceedings against officers over use of force.

From BBC