set against
phrasal verb
set against; setting against; sets against
: feeling strongly that one does not want (something) or will not do (something)
Everyone was set against going.
He was dead set against the deal.
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Crafted from plastic and fabric leaves mimicking dried eucalyptus, yellow birch, and maple leaves, the warm-toned palette will stand out no matter what backdrop it’s set against.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
The key element of the footwear style is a sculptural bow at the toes set against slender straps.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
This bright foliage is set against darker green interior leaves for radiant contrast.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Written by Jacob Killion and set against the backdrop of Victorian England, The Species will also star Tom Hollander as publisher Marshall Winwick, with Billy Howle portraying Charles and Emma’s son, George.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
The key element of the footwear style is a sculptural bow at the toes set against slender straps.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
This bright foliage is set against darker green interior leaves for radiant contrast.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Written by Jacob Killion and set against the backdrop of Victorian England, The Species will also star Tom Hollander as publisher Marshall Winwick, with Billy Howle portraying Charles and Emma’s son, George.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Set against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20against. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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