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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Helen Toner, a former OpenAI board member, testified that staff were “scared” to go against Altman.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Although she did not promote front sleeping and acknowledged her qualifications are not medical, she did advise other practices that go against NHS safer-sleep guidance.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The discoveries at McGraths Flat go against these expectations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
“I would actively do everything in my power to go against every classic stereotype of what an Indian person is,” Buttar said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
At home, she said, “Wise guy, he not go against wind. In Chinese we say, Come from South, blow with wind—poom!— North will follow. Strongest wind cannot be seen.”
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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