Against (preposition)

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 709.

1. Every council member voted against the proposal. 2. He advised me against travelling. 3. Mr Howard has declared that he is against all forms of racism. 4. They got married against her parents' wishes. 5. She has been kept in the house against her will. 6. The use of certain drugs is against the law. 7. It's against my principles to borrow money. 8. There ought to be a law against it. 9. Gambotti was injured in last Saturday's game against the Lions. 10. We'll be competing against some of the best companies in Europe. 11. There had been death threats against prison staff. 12. Your lack of experience could count against you. 13. The regulations tend to work against smaller companies. 14. The car skidded and we could hear the crunch of metal against metal. 15. There was a ladder propped up against the wall. 16. The younger policeman was leaning against the bureau with his arms folded. 17. She dived down and swam out strongly against the current. 18. He could see a line of figures silhouetted against the sky. 19. It is important to know what colours look good against your skin. 20. The reforms were introduced against a background of social unrest. 21. The pound has fallen 10% against the dollar. 22. She checked the contents of the box against the list. 23. The cost of the proposed research needs to be balanced against its benefits. 24. He has always emphatically denied the allegations against him. 25. The evidence against you is overwhelming. 26. You see, this is what we're up against − the suppliers just aren't reliable. 27. I don't have anything against babies. I just don't feel very comfortable with them. 28. Eating good food is good insurance against sickness. 29. Everyone was against closing the factory. 30. Only 3% of blacks were registered voters against 97% of the white residents.