Definition

Examples

• "I have some very important news about the criminal cases against you, Mr. Capone."
• "Since I was no longer covered, my insurance claim against Kalvin Krime was refused, even though the truck driver was the responsible party."
• "It's against the rules."
• "They're watching an incredible display of football between the Mexican National team against the United States."
• "It moisturizes, tenderizes, and protects against wrinkles and blemishes."
• "In response to your request, however, we cannot mail you a comprehensive listing of all of our fragrance ingredients because it is against company policy."
• "I have some very important news about the criminal cases against you Mr. Capone."
• "Professor Hyppolyte Fabuleux said "Ever since the French flu pandemic of 1873, our nation has worn scarves to protect against the common cold and flu."
• "Dr. Badguy : As you might have guessed, I have been working closely with your competitors and you should know some of them hold a grudge against you."
• "Susie : You're not really against it?"
• "Jean : Umm, I think we are against it?"
• "The Gunners will be without their star defender Gary Simpson for today's match against Bayern Munich."
• "Cindy : It's against company policy, but just this once..."
• "However, the majority of Australians are against the government on this issue, while the Americans continue to pollute with their enormous cars."
• "Scientists unveil new deterrent against bird flu"
• "Polly : I have nothing against the letter "e", Bob."
• "We are against it."
• "Hannah : I'd like to discuss the CIA's alleged use of torture techniques against terror suspects."
• "A team of French scientists is claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against the avian influenza virus (or "bird flu"): a bird-sized scarf made of wool."
• "I checked them against five other credible agencies (and three disreputable ones)."