against

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Monopsony is a concept Mr. Sankar inveighs against repeatedly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But I am frustrated as a medical doctor that a complex issue like fertility—and the trumped-up threat of small penises and “population collapse”—was hijacked without scientific merit as the main argument against plastic.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

He said there had been a significant number of enforcement actions last year after complaints had been raised against people giving unregulated advice or manipulating the system.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

While CoreWeave has received criticism for its debt load, the company has pushed back against concerns of unsustainable financing by highlighting the demand-driven nature of its borrowing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

I glance at the clock as I choke back a sob of relief, happiness, and gratitude that despite the odds stacked against me I’d still managed to pull it off.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam