come up against

Example Sentences

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Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The 2024 US Open semi-finalist now has virtually no chance of being seeded for Wimbledon, which means he is very likely to come up against a seed in either the first or second round.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

What I would say is that so many of my songs are about the impact and the friction of relationships — how we come up against ourselves and discover ourselves, or don’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

And you, my friend, have come up against a brick wall on the eve of your 73rd birthday, when your first RMD is due, and there’s no way around it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“We still should take the left road. I can feel it. If we come up against a Pecheneg ambush, we won’t be able to run while we’re carrying you, Håkon.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack