against
Speech parts
1. against - Preposition
2. against - Conjunction
Meaning
Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over.
From an opposite direction so as to strike or come in contact with; in contact with; upon; as, hail beats against the roof.
In opposition to, whether the opposition is of sentiment or of action; on the other side; counter to; in contrariety to; hence, adverse to; as, against reason; against law; to run a race against time.
By of before the time that; in preparation for; so as to be ready for the time when.
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“2019 was a transformational year for Uber and I’m gratified by our progress, steadily delivering against the commitments we’ve made to our shareholders on our path to profitability,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, in a statement.
” (1952), showed how she and her family had worked to overcome the odds against her.
“771 suspects had warrants against them and 792 were arrested during raids in corrupt activities,” Police said on Sunday (July 19).
“AAP wants to assure citizens that if anybody wants to complain against such matters, we will try to support them with every legal option.”
A 49-yard pass interference penalty on Marcus Peters against Fulgham put the ball at the Ravens 22. Wentz scored a few plays later, but couldn’t get in the end zone to tie it on the conversion.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested by Kannur city police on charges of killing her infant son by hurling him against a bunch of granite boulders near the sea.