against

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Jane Williams, executive director of California Communities Against Toxics, warned that MMA is just one of the chemicals being stored on the site.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Against this backdrop rose one of the most influential figures of the modern AI field, Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Against more stubborn defences, Doku has shown an ability to cut inside and away from goal, increasing the distance from nearby defenders, before striking the ball into the far corner.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Against that setup, how could Nvidia be cheap?

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“And then we thought we’d get into the whole area of Defense Against the Dark Arts, because it’s such a money spinner,” continued George enthusiastically.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling