go against
Britishverb
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to be contrary to (principles or beliefs)
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to be unfavourable to (a person)
the case went against him
Example Sentences
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“To be a leader in this society is to go against the culture,” Stone said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Helen Toner, a former OpenAI board member, testified that staff were “scared” to go against Altman.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
There are natural flavors that technically go against the cereal’s “no B.S.” promise.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
The discoveries at McGraths Flat go against these expectations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
“Who else wants a go against Nate the foosball champion?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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