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

But I'm chuffed I've just stuck in there because I always roll over against Ronnie.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

The Clippers won just one game last season by 30 points, their considerable talent rarely healthy at the same time to allow George and Leonard to take over against overmatched opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023

In 1960, he claimed a hat-trick in a 3-1 triumph over against a combination of Egyptian and Syrian national team players.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023

I sat down in the cliental chair placed over against Mr. Jaggers’s chair, and became fascinated by the dismal atmosphere of the place.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens