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Meanings of against in anglès

On the opposing side to.

Usage of against in anglès
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Washington, however, late last week issued new sanctions against Caracas's oil industry.
News.com.au
2
Several recent elections in Europe have registered swings against far right-wing parties.
The Irish Times
3
But collective action against police violence has itself led to police violence.
The Verge
4
Wars against France, the dominant power in Europe, had left their mark.
The Guardian
5
The Government today defended its role in the fight against international terrorism.
The Irish Times
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Bombing, killings and attacks against government officials, civilians and oil facilities continue.
Reuters
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And we deplore violence against innocent civilians anywhere that it takes place.
Reuters
8
It is also concerned about growing violence within Pakistan against the government.
Reuters
9
Britain's move follows months of diplomatic threats against the Red Sea state.
Reuters
10
The fight against climate change made higher food prices inevitable, he said.
Reuters
11
Low-cost airlines have started the competition against the train industry in Europe.
Wired
12
Conclusions: Tobacco control legislation will protect South Africans against tobacco sales promotions.
Pubmed
13
The problem of violence against women is a global problem of patriarchy.
Reuters
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However, newspapers have listed possible measures that Ankara might take against France.
Reuters
15
Last year the constituency returned the highest vote against the Lisbon Treaty.
The Irish Times
16
A case against the Obama-era health law scheduled to be heard November10.
Jamaica Observer
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