have against
phrasal verb
had against; having against; has against
: to have (something) as a reason for not liking (someone or something)
She has a grudge against her former boss.
What do you have against him?
I have nothing against her personally—it's her friends I don't like.
—also used with gotShe's got a grudge against her former boss.
What have you got against him?
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Beyond that, Stabile said how the case plays out will depend on what evidence the government has against Maduro.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Gabriel Well, that was as effective a drive as any offense has had against Vance Joseph's unit this year.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Seven of his receptions came against the veteran corner; according to NextGen, that is the most catches a receiver has had against one defender in the NFL this season.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The picture Drake posted on his Instagram story was the only strikeout Yesavage had against Ohtani in Game 5.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Gabriel Well, that was as effective a drive as any offense has had against Vance Joseph's unit this year.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Seven of his receptions came against the veteran corner; according to NextGen, that is the most catches a receiver has had against one defender in the NFL this season.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The picture Drake posted on his Instagram story was the only strikeout Yesavage had against Ohtani in Game 5.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Have against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20against. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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