go against
Example Sentences
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“To be a leader in this society is to go against the culture,” Stone said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Helen Toner, a former OpenAI board member, testified that staff were “scared” to go against Altman.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Although she did not promote front sleeping and acknowledged her qualifications are not medical, she did advise other practices that go against NHS safer-sleep guidance.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The discoveries at McGraths Flat go against these expectations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
“No contest. They don’t want to risk judgment from the court, because it might go against them.”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
