work against

Example Sentences

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As gold is a nonyielding asset, higher interest rates tend to work against it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Things we think may help us feel more loved ultimately work against that goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Mr. Warsh’s goals seem to work against each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A drug currently being tested to treat hepatitis C may also work against hepatitis E by stopping the virus from reproducing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Sometimes Keeth would give me scenarios to try in practice that he thought would work against certain fencers based on their style of fencing.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad