against

Example Sentences

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“Of course, like the teams he played against this year, we know how great an offensive player he is. We just had a problem spelling it.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Sunday's game against Villa will now be viewed as an emotional farewell to a man who has brought so much joy, and success, to supporters over the past 10 years.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Prosecutors have brought criminal charges against the operator of the containership that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, resulting in the death of six construction workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A federal court in Texas may not stop a federal court in Rhode Island from adjudicating a case by issuing a glorified restraining order against the parties.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Anyway, Clare set his mind against that notion entirely.

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