up against
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Incumbent Democrat Karen Bass was up against progressive City Council member Nithya Raman and Pratt, who is a registered Republican.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
In the 2024 French Open final, he came up against a better opponent in Carlos Alcaraz - whose emergence alongside Sinner meant many thought Zverev had missed his chance to land a major.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
It would be an adjustment for someone accustomed to traditional Medicare to switch to an Advantage plan and bump up against these restrictions, says Louise Norris, health policy analyst at MedicareResources.org External link.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Fig rubbed up against my leg, his white-tipped tail waving in a satisfied “Hip Hop Hooray” motion.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
