be against
Example Sentences
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When I interviewed El-Sayed for a feature earlier this month, I asked him what his major points of emphasis would be against him.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s real battle will be against the rate hawks who see a healthier economy and reach for the handcuffs.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
But how hard is it to simply be against fraud, while accurately acknowledging that it is rare and our current system provides accurate results?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
Nonetheless it is significant that no-one is publicly echoing Brash's call and the prevailing mood seems to be against an imminent leadership challenge.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
“Do you have a spouse? Could you apply for a child, and then—I suppose this would be against the rules, but—could you choose the one that would be assigned to you?”
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
