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    against
    /əˈɡɛnst/

    preposition

    • 1. in opposition to: "the fight against crime" Similar opposed toin opposition tohostile toaverse toOpposite in favour ofpro
    • 2. in anticipation of and preparation for (a problem or difficulty): "he gritted his teeth against the pain" Similar in case ofin/as provision forin preparation forin anticipation of

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