against

Example Sentences

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"As the adult's word against a child's, she thought she'd be OK."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He received a long ovation after getting 132 votes, with no member voting against him and one abstaining, according to the session's presiding member Ismael Diallo.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The head of the Catholic Church is adding his moral suasion to a growing backlash against the impact of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

On Tuesday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it reserved the “legitimate and definite” right to retaliate against violations to its cease-fire agreement with the U.S., according to a Wall Street Journal report.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

With his hands, Cam framed her head, then leaned against her forehead, pushing her bright red glasses down her nose.

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