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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That they had in some way been instructed to go against their natural instincts.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The head of the CDU's group for older members, Hubert Hueppe, told Der Spiegel magazine that he was "personally shocked" by Spahn's decision to go against the CDU's "clear stance" on the issue.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Asked if he was willing to go against the president, Warsh said “ we are going to be an independent central bank at this moment and you are going to see no changes in that.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
“It is a ‘how dare you’ moment,” Condal said of Jace’s decision to go against his mother’s will and fight himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“But my conscience forces me to go against this decision. Anyone else whose conscience drives them toward the city is welcome to come with me.”
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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