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Synonyms

over against

Idioms  

  1. As opposed to, contrasted with, as in Over against the Smiths, the Johnsons were well off. [c. 1500]

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Wood conceded 14 runs from the 19th over against Nepal on Sunday in taking 1-31 from three overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“They’re such a high-octane, potent team. And a big part of that was us not turning it over against them.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

The Clippers won just one game last season by 30 points, their considerable talent rarely healthy at the same time to allow George and Leonard to take over against overmatched opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Broad even took the first over against his old bunny Warner, but Australia came through and England face some hard work with the ball on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

Shelby yawned again and her head rocked over against my shoulder.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart

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