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

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

Australia have won a remarkable 23 out of their past 24 T20s, the sole defeat coming from a super over against India in December 2022.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Hannah bent her shoulders over against Shifre’s muffled sobbing, guilty because she had been the cause of it, relieved because the blow had not fallen upon her.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen