go against
phrasal verb
went against; gone against; going against; goes against
1
: to not agree with (something)
I won't do anything that goes against my conscience/beliefs/principles.
values that go against those of society
2
: to oppose (someone or something)
He was surprised when some of his former supporters went against him.
He was reluctant to go against his parents' wishes.
3
: to compete against (a player or team) in a contest or game
The Red Sox will be going against the Yankees in tonight's game.
4
: to not be good for (someone) : to not produce the result that is wanted by (someone)
Everything seemed to be going against her but she didn't give up hope.
The verdict went against the defendant.
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Selzer is something of an institution in Beltway circles, a pollster known for her long record of accuracy and her willingness to publish outlier polls that go against the prevailing narrative.
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Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
One European seller expressed concern to us this week that their booth could be a target of ‘anti-Hollywood’ vitriol if the election goes against Trump.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The leaders' decision to bury the hatchet, at least for now, with Perry (R-Pa.) signals Johnson and his team are prioritizing keeping their narrow majority — even if that means reelecting people who regularly go against them.
—Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Voter registration data has shown gains for Republicans in key swing states that go against recent historical patterns.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
One European seller expressed concern to us this week that their booth could be a target of ‘anti-Hollywood’ vitriol if the election goes against Trump.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The leaders' decision to bury the hatchet, at least for now, with Perry (R-Pa.) signals Johnson and his team are prioritizing keeping their narrow majority — even if that means reelecting people who regularly go against them.
—Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Voter registration data has shown gains for Republicans in key swing states that go against recent historical patterns.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Go against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20against. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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