against

Example Sentences

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“I’m just some researcher. Yet I was able to push back against a strong and publicly stated opinion from the top leadership to rally excitement for this feature. This is what Netflix is all about.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Businesses and residents in the area would like to see a bigger police presence, but there have been protests against that by people who are not from downtown, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

But for Catholic bishops, even conservative Catholic bishops, the pope is their ride-or-die, and a wave of them spoke out this week against the president’s comments.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

It was a superb campaign as the Lionesses surpassed expectations before being eliminated in heartbreaking fashion as centre-half Laura Bassett's stoppage-time own goal settled the semi-final against Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Oh no,” he said, swallowing against his dusty throat.

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