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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The unique cross-border nature of this Capital of Culture brings together two nations and multiple cultures, all set against the stunning natural backdrop of the Soča River Valley and the Julian Alps. —

David Nikel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Topping the inaugural long-format slate is Ivy Boys, an action detective series set against the backdrop of WWII-era Korea about a group of fashionable tailors who secretly work as sleuths behind the scenes. —

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 The American rapper took inspiration from biker culture set against a futuristic scene. —

Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024 The flag of North Korea features a red star within a white circle set against a wide red stripe, bordered by thinner white and blue stripes. —

Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for set against