over against
Example Sentences
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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
England wing Tommy Freeman has scored a try in all three rounds this campaign, and showed his power to crash over against Scotland from close range.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 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 tanker stood over against Seaside, taking on oil.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
