American English pronunciation

How to pronounce against

IPA transcription: [ə'ɡɛnst]

Pronunciation variants: [ə'ɡɛnst][ə'ɡeɪnst]

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Usage examples

  • Seymour Hersh wrote an article entitled "The Traitor" arguing against Pollard's release.
  • The blue poplar trunks against the yellow path of leaves.
  • Locke voted against ratification.
  • Barron made his debut for Hartlepool against Carlisle United.
  • Calatrava announced his intention to appeal against the decision.
  • There is no fighting against fate
  • The Spurs played their first regular season game at home against the Indianapolis Racers.
  • Amazingly, Cairns started with a goal against the New York Islanders.
  • He also fought against the corrupting influence of bootlegging and gangsters.
  • What about Higgins against Becca?