against

Example Sentences

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If Starmer or another candidate stands against him, then the Labour Party’s 300,000 members must choose the winner, a process that could take months to play out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He pitches every game as if it’s the Little League World Series and can’t wait to start against Norco on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC world title against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday in Egypt.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Bundibugyo's genetic sequence is different from the Zaire species by about 30%, meaning the existing vaccines are ineffective against it.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Frosty cold nipped the air, but a rising sun promised to put up a valiant fight against the chill.

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