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against

[uh-genst, uh-geynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /
PREPOSITION
opposite to
Synonyms
WEAK
contra contrary to counter to in contrast to in opposition to opposed to versus vs

Example Sentences

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The first lawsuits against the Eastlands landed in November.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Baldwin faced a similar charge, but the case against him unraveled spectacularly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The vast majority were infants whose mothers had not been vaccinated against RSV.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Shares of Cal-Maine Foods fell in extended trading Friday after a report that the Justice Department could be close to filing a civil antitrust lawsuit against the major egg producer and some of its rivals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

He unzips his hoodie and places it around me before he slides in next to me, his thigh warm against mine.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam