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as in opposed
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Recent Examples of against
Chad De Guzman, Time, 31 July 2025
Asked if the town is considering a case against the Hornishes for its attorney fees, Moll said the town would consider all options available.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
The case against Allen relied largely on an unspent round found between the girls' bodies that investigators alleged had been cycled through Allen's Sig Sauer, Model P226, .40-caliber handgun and on the dozens of confessions Allen made while awaiting trial in prison.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Tszyu’s next defense was his bloody bout against Fundora.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Adjective
The agency urged people against going in or near the water.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 31 July 2025
Asked if the town is considering a case against the Hornishes for its attorney fees, Moll said the town would consider all options available.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
The case against Allen relied largely on an unspent round found between the girls' bodies that investigators alleged had been cycled through Allen's Sig Sauer, Model P226, .40-caliber handgun and on the dozens of confessions Allen made while awaiting trial in prison.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Tszyu’s next defense was his bloody bout against Fundora.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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All are spaceflight rookies except Russell, who flew on Blue Origin's NS-28 mission in November 2024.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Helms made an appearance on the most recent episode of Wilson's podcast Soul Boom.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Still, Hussain remained opposed to the mayor’s proposal.—
Mathew Miranda
July 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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Many advocates and faith leaders in South Florida who spoke with the Miami Herald remain strongly opposed to the decision, fearing raising such issues threaten to create rifts within individual congregations.—
Lauren Costantino
Updated July 20,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
Preposition
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Bring upon oneself, such as the wrath of an angry god.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The one stipulation that Olney reported was that the Royals were unwilling to part with the core of their pitching staff.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Lacking clear guidance on what constitutes acceptable use of AI, more than half are unwilling to admit using AI at work.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
23 July 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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Knowing why people are reluctant to come back is just as critical as deciding how to bring them back.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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What To Know Real estate agents who spoke to Redfin said buyers are becoming reluctant to finalize purchases due to economic uncertainties, in particular high mortgage rates, the potential impacts of tariffs, inflation and the possibility of a recession in the near future.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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