against

Example Sentences

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The Bruins used their height advantage to record their seventh win against a ranked opponent this season.

From Los Angeles Times

They won their third straight against Maryland, evening the all-time series at 5-5.

From Los Angeles Times

USC will try to build on its win during a grueling Big Ten stretch, with games at No. 15 Michigan State Thursday, at No. 8 Michigan next Sunday and at home against No. 11 Iowa on Jan. 29.

From Los Angeles Times

Many people rail against Davos.

From BBC

The winger had a chance to write his name into Moroccan folklore after winning a penalty in the eighth minute of second-half added time with Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal goalless.

From BBC