work against

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But that would almost work against how gently stitched the intertwined strands are in this talented German director’s latest, no less meaningful for keeping some its feelings in check for as long as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The MenB vaccine has been developed to offer protection against as many as possible, but it does not work against all.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The team suggests that therapies designed to remove IL-10-negative Treg cells in colorectal cancer might also work against these other cancers that arise in barrier tissues.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

Traditional ground-based radar systems, he added, "are not going to work" against these emerging technologies.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Don’t trouble it, don’t harass them, don’t deprive them of their happiness, don’t work against God’s intent.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams