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as in opposed
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Up next The Kings will face the Clippers on Sunday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood,
The Clippers (33-29) were coming off a 123-115 win over the Detroit Pistons going into Friday’s game against the New York Knicks.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2025
Next for the Welshwoman could be a fight against the winner of the rematch between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron for the title of undisputed champion.
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Israel launched a military offensive against Hamas in the days following the attack.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
Florida enters its home game against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday atop the Atlantic Division with a 39-21-3 record with 19 games left in the regular season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Up next The Kings will face the Clippers on Sunday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood,
The Clippers (33-29) were coming off a 123-115 win over the Detroit Pistons going into Friday’s game against the New York Knicks.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2025
Next for the Welshwoman could be a fight against the winner of the rematch between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron for the title of undisputed champion.
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Israel launched a military offensive against Hamas in the days following the attack.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for against
Preposition
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Chicago outscored the Pacers 40-21 in the frame – Indiana was the better team on the scoreboard across the other three periods.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Puma and Formula 1 75th-anniversary collection is now available on Puma’s website and in select stores.—
Kanika Talwar for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Though the board did not comment on Penn’s presentation during the Monday evening school board meeting, some school board members aren’t opposed to asking the county for more money.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pushing openly for the overthrow of Henry, the gangs are opposed to the entry of the force into Haiti.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Sigmon used his final words to call upon fellow Christians to help end the death penalty, according to media witnesses.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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The cast had plenty of real-life inspiration to draw upon for its more romantic moments: Hudson is engaged to Danny Fujikawa; Brenda Song is planning a wedding with fellow actor Macaulay Culkin; and Justin Theroux proposed to his fiancé Nicole Brydon Bloom in 2024.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Survivors and their families are often unwilling or unable to come forward due to challenges accessing services, along with fears of stigma, rejection by their family or community and retribution from armed groups.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Based in The Hague, the Netherlands, the ICC can step in when countries are unwilling or unable to prosecute suspects for the most heinous international crimes, including genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cryptocurrency Bitcoin rebounded Tuesday above the key psychological $80,000 mark, but pressure is expected to continue in the near-term as investors remain risk averse amid extreme market volatility, some analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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This can be addressed with positive reinforcement, keeping their training constant and avoiding punishments of any sorts, which will likely have averse results.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking with InStyle, Johansson said she’s become a reluctant voice in the AI conversation but won’t back down either.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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This time Ford and a reluctant McClintock can't afford not to act as the bodies keep piling up.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Against.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/against. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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