against

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While chemotherapy can slow the progression of the disease, its effectiveness is often limited by the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to develop resistance against these drugs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

"Given how he played, it was no surprise that Fergus' contributions were always insightful and bang on the money," said Neilly, who commentated on Slattery's first game as Ireland captain against France in January 1979.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Hitting Kuwait signaled a willingness to escalate but without hitting more sensitive sites in the Gulf’s more powerful states that have previously struck back against Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Harry Brook is dropped twice, hits 10 boundaries and makes 50 before being caught shortly after in an eventful innings on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Oh,” Kathy said, leaning forward, elbows against the picnic table’s peeled green paint.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith