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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Hold skin tout and glide gently against skin working outwards.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
The once-dependable bullpen has made a habit of blowing leads, including a 10-4, ninth-inning advantage against Arizona and an 11-3 margin over Cincinnati.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Multiple criminal charges against Regnier were dismissed last month after a Will County judge denied the state’s request to reschedule the trial date.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The New York Times reported Friday that Trump signed a directive instructing the Pentagon to prepare for military operations against Latin American drug cartels that the U.S. has designated as global terrorist organizations.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Hold skin tout and glide gently against skin working outwards.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
The once-dependable bullpen has made a habit of blowing leads, including a 10-4, ninth-inning advantage against Arizona and an 11-3 margin over Cincinnati.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Multiple criminal charges against Regnier were dismissed last month after a Will County judge denied the state’s request to reschedule the trial date.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
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In the midst of a nearly 500-year-old historic center and on the foundations of what was once Cartagena's first city block, Casa Carolina is a new luxury boutique hotel that brings together every thread of the city's soul.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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James Lusk, 26, was riding a motorcycle on the 500 block of Broadway when he was involved in a crash with another vehicle, according to the news release.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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He’s vehemently opposed to getting Clan MacKenzie involved in the Jacobite uprising, which once again puts him at odds with Dougal.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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Despite the potential competition with her assets, Davis is not opposed.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The University of Miami on Friday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought upon by the University of Wisconsin and its name, image and likeness collective two months ago that alleged UM had tampered with one of its former players.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
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But when they’re separated during a trip to Scotland by a bizarre twist of fate, each must call upon every ounce of strength and courage to find their way back together again.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, both men have been cast as strongmen—with Putin portrayed as unwilling to back down in the war in Ukraine, and Trump lauded in some circles for his real life application of mad-man theory or his big and bold negotiating style.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Despite his pleading for her forgiveness, Marian seemed unwilling to give Larry another chance—that is, until Jack corroborated Larry's story.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That’s 247 million people getting up and breaking a sweat as opposed to just 20%, or 62 million, who remain exercise averse.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Young adults born after 1996 are more risk averse than other generations.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Though initially reluctant, Ivey relented when Jenkins, 31, promised to stay on the phone with the elder boy during the walk.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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But the spending package gives affordable housing boosters something to celebrate, even if many in blue California are reluctant to do so publicly.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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