over against
Example Sentences
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What if Sam Curran had not defended 10 runs in the final over against Nepal to avoid an all-timer of a shock at the T20 World Cup?
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Wood conceded 14 runs from the 19th over against Nepal on Sunday in taking 1-31 from three overs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
It has a constellation of green and pink rhinestones all over, against bursts of bright red stitching.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025
“Especially defensively. They’re such a high-octane, potent team. A big part of that is not turning it over against them. I think we only had nine turnovers. That was huge.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
A fly buzzes above the bed, hitting its body over and over against a window sealed forever by too many layers of renter’s paint.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
