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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The photography with Johnson is set against the backdrop of Venice.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The series is set against the backdrop of North Carolina, where Williamson shot Dawson’s Creek. EPs are Williamson, Ben Fast for Outerbanks Entertainment, Michael Narducci, and Marcos Siega.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Of course, the grand finale here is the Wondrous Journeys fireworks spectacular set against Sleeping Beauty Castle, a walk through 100 years of Disney animation.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Mitchell’s portraits feature individuals shaded with ink set against monochromatic acyrlic background.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The series is set against the backdrop of North Carolina, where Williamson shot Dawson’s Creek. EPs are Williamson, Ben Fast for Outerbanks Entertainment, Michael Narducci, and Marcos Siega.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Of course, the grand finale here is the Wondrous Journeys fireworks spectacular set against Sleeping Beauty Castle, a walk through 100 years of Disney animation.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Mitchell’s portraits feature individuals shaded with ink set against monochromatic acyrlic background.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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“Set against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20against. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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