against

Example Sentences

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“The real war is the war against male loneliness,” he said.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The safeguard of an in-person appointment protects against coercion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"I want to reiterate that no hate crime, no matter who it is against, will be tolerated. It is completely unacceptable and has no place here."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

They also showed stronger protection against spontaneous tumors and chemically induced skin cancer.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The branches of every tree cracked and moaned, straining against Pain’s rage.

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