work against (someone)

phrasal verb

worked against (someone); working against (someone); works against (someone)
: to contribute to a negative result for someone : make something less likely to happen for someone
Her lack of experience worked against her in the election.

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In modern relationships, though, this same vigilance can work against us. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Unlike the singular practice against the Bears, the Dolphins do get a second day of work against the Lions on Thursday. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025 Offensively Tyreek Hill, who is nursing an oblique injury, and Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins’ top two receivers, were held out of Sunday’s work against the Chicago Bears, which bullied Miami during Friday’s joint practice. Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2025 Familiar flaws came creeping back into their defensive work against Al Hilal, and were punished. Thom Harris, New York Times, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for work against (someone)

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“Work against (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20against%20%28someone%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.

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