against

Example Sentences

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In Chicago, spinach goes into the ground in staggered rows, insurance against frost.

From Salon

It competes against a crowded marketplace.

From BBC

The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE and said that British nationals in those countries should shelter in place.

From BBC

South Africa produced an unconvincing performance with the bat but beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand.

From BBC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Belgium's "strong action against Moscow's floating purse" and thanked France for supporting the operation.

From Barron's