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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
During the coronavirus pandemic, Burroughs oversaw a case brought by Harvard and MIT against the Trump administration, which insisted international students at schools offering online-only classes would need to leave the United States.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Perhaps setting the stage for another lawsuit from the Golden State against the MAGA administration and its chaos inducing tariffs, the initial reaction from the Governor’s team is sure take more solid form as more becomes known about what Trump really is up to and wants to see done.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Bondi had publicly instructed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Mangione and has commented on the case on social media and in television appearances.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
Not long after the win, it was announced that Alvarez will put his IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and The Ring titles on the line against Terence Crawford on September 12 in Las Vegas.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
During the coronavirus pandemic, Burroughs oversaw a case brought by Harvard and MIT against the Trump administration, which insisted international students at schools offering online-only classes would need to leave the United States.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Perhaps setting the stage for another lawsuit from the Golden State against the MAGA administration and its chaos inducing tariffs, the initial reaction from the Governor’s team is sure take more solid form as more becomes known about what Trump really is up to and wants to see done.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Bondi had publicly instructed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Mangione and has commented on the case on social media and in television appearances.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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Trent Grisham, a talented defender, made a rare mistake on the ball, which turned him around before falling on the warning track.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Detectives arrested Acosta on Wednesday morning, where he was then taken into custody and booked on felony charges related to animal cruelty.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The survey results show voters have grown more opposed to Trump’s agenda.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
1 May 2025
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Twelve Republican-leaning states filed an amicus brief in support of St. Isidore’s petition, while 18 states, mostly Democratic-leaning, opposed.—
Sarah Mervosh,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Both were being leaned upon for their defence in the series and each player had one assist entering Game 4.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.—
Cierra Chenier,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rival Delta Air Lines DAL.N is also unwilling to pay tariffs on aircraft deliveries, saying the duties would upset its math.—
Rajesh Kumar Singh,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Schatz himself was unwilling to discuss his internal whip count in a brief hallway interview.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bowles wasn’t afraid to ask for some help after being criticized for his poor clock management and being risk averse (at Cleveland in 2022, NFC division game at Detroit two years ago, overtime loss at Kansas City this past season).—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Cryptocurrency Bitcoin rebounded Tuesday above the key psychological $80,000 mark, but pressure is expected to continue in the near-term as investors remain risk averse amid extreme market volatility, some analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Teens may be moody, glued to their phones, or reluctant to try new foods or wake up early for tours.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Ramazani has something about him, and Leeds will be reluctant to ignore that, especially with three years still to run on his contract.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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