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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
William Hartung, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The Royals only mustered two hits against the righty.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
Scott had also been accused of physical abuse against her two other children, the outlet reported.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies during their game at Citi Field on May 30, 2025 in New York City.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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Preposition
But there should be little or no disagreement that deploying troops against protesters sets a dangerous precedent that puts our democracy at risk.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The Royals only mustered two hits against the righty.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
Scott had also been accused of physical abuse against her two other children, the outlet reported.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies during their game at Citi Field on May 30, 2025 in New York City.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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That item may not go before the City Commission until the following meeting on June 26 or a subsequent meeting in July.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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As for Mowry’s next chapter, the television star isn’t opposed to the idea of a reboot of Sister, Sister.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Newsom was staunchly opposed to Trump’s takeover of the National Guard and wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asking for the federal government to reverse course.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
Preposition
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All of which meant Anderson tucked and rolled upon hitting the ground — and executed two perfect somersaults that carried her over the finish line.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Written on them is the oath that the researchers took upon becoming civil servants, according to one IFPTE member who asked not to be named.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Real estate agents across the country report a chilled environment, with sellers unwilling to lower their prices and buyers reluctant to make a big purchase as the economy flounders and the costs for a mortgage, insurance and property taxes rise.—
Ronda Kaysen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The bad-guy turn came because Rhodes, dressed like a discount Homelander but seemingly unwilling to make the smart move to the dark side, was running out of breathing room.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Now the video board has become an integral part of Wrigley, like the bleachers, the ivy and its older, technologically averse relative, the 88-year-old center field scoreboard built by Bill Veeck.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The authors contend that stock returns are related to the amount of daylight and that shorter days cause many to become more risk averse.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere in the country, too, state agencies and providers that rely on SAMHSA funding and technical support are feeling isolated, lost and reluctant to reach out to the federal staff left at the agency, says Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan, a psychiatrist in San Diego, Calif.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Jobless claims — a proxy for layoffs — still remain low by historical standards, suggesting that employers are reluctant to cut staff despite uncertainty over Trump’s policies.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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