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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Casting Fernanda Torres as a woman who refuses to be broken by devastating loss and inhumanity, this stirring true story, set against the backdrop of dictatorship, provides a direct link to Central Station, which starred Torres’ mother, Fernanda Montenegro.
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
His dreamy creations, set against the backdrop of a small neighborhood pub, was a very compelling choice.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Directed by Takata, this film brings together diverse family histories, weaving them into a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of celebrated artist Isamu Noguchi’s sculptural garden, California Scenario.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Salmon pinks, deep violets, and sunny marigolds define the property’s aesthetic—a kaleidoscopic tribute to Frida Kahlo’s palette, set against lush jungle greens and the ever-shifting blues of the Pacific.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
His dreamy creations, set against the backdrop of a small neighborhood pub, was a very compelling choice.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Directed by Takata, this film brings together diverse family histories, weaving them into a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of celebrated artist Isamu Noguchi’s sculptural garden, California Scenario.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Salmon pinks, deep violets, and sunny marigolds define the property’s aesthetic—a kaleidoscopic tribute to Frida Kahlo’s palette, set against lush jungle greens and the ever-shifting blues of the Pacific.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Set against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20against. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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