against

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While in office, Raman has voted dozens of times against establishing new no-camping zones near homeless shelters, senior centers, freeway overpasses and other locations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Even after the astonishing qualification-clinching victory against Denmark in November, there was a shift in mood following underwhelming displays in back-to-back friendly defeats against Japan and Ivory Coast.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

An upside inflation surprise could work against the already stressed tech trade if it drives up expectations for Fed rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Sterling’s recent recovery against the dollar reflected hopes for a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict, Convera said, adding U.S. interest-rate expectations will determine whether sterling rises above $1.3420.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I use one of her own lines against her: “This isn’t something I’d joke about.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam