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36 sentences with “against”

Short, simple sentences with “against”, suitable for children and primary/elementary school, with common expressions and related words. You'll also find examples for middle and high school.

Brief definition: against

In opposition to; not agreeing with or resisting something.

36 sentences with “against” — examples

The ocean waves crashed against the shore.

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Illustrative image against: The ocean waves crashed against the shore.

The crest of the wave broke against the ship.

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Illustrative image against: The crest of the wave broke against the ship.

The rebellion against the king was led by peasants.

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Illustrative image against: The rebellion against the king was led by peasants.

The team won by 5 goals to 0 against their opponent.

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Illustrative image against: The team won by 5 goals to 0 against their opponent.

The rebellion soon arose against the oppressive tyrant.

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Illustrative image against: The rebellion soon arose against the oppressive tyrant.

A castle is a fortress built to protect against enemies.

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Illustrative image against: A castle is a fortress built to protect against enemies.

For years, they fought against slavery and abuses of power.

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Illustrative image against: For years, they fought against slavery and abuses of power.

The brave soldier fought against the enemy with all his might.

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Illustrative image against: The brave soldier fought against the enemy with all his might.

The dune served as a natural barrier against the strong waves.

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Illustrative image against: The dune served as a natural barrier against the strong waves.

During the meeting, he argued vehemently against the new policy.

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Illustrative image against: During the meeting, he argued vehemently against the new policy.

The vaccine protects against the bacillus that causes diphtheria.

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Illustrative image against: The vaccine protects against the bacillus that causes diphtheria.

The shining white cloud looked very beautiful against the blue sky.

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Illustrative image against: The shining white cloud looked very beautiful against the blue sky.

The wave crashed against the rock and scattered into drops of foam.

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Illustrative image against: The wave crashed against the rock and scattered into drops of foam.

Chlorine is an effective product against bacteria and viruses in the home.

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Illustrative image against: Chlorine is an effective product against bacteria and viruses in the home.

On the edge of the dock, I watched as the waves crashed against the pilings.

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Illustrative image against: On the edge of the dock, I watched as the waves crashed against the pilings.

The Inca Túpac Yupanqui led his army to victory against the Spanish invaders.

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Illustrative image against: The Inca Túpac Yupanqui led his army to victory against the Spanish invaders.

The icy wind blew against my face as I walked home. I had never felt so alone.

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Illustrative image against: The icy wind blew against my face as I walked home. I had never felt so alone.

The crest of the wave broke against the ship, throwing the men into the water.

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Illustrative image against: The crest of the wave broke against the ship, throwing the men into the water.

The powerful wizard fought against an army of trolls that attacked his kingdom.

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Illustrative image against: The powerful wizard fought against an army of trolls that attacked his kingdom.

The Spider-Man swung through the skyscrapers, fighting against crime and injustice.

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Illustrative image against: The Spider-Man swung through the skyscrapers, fighting against crime and injustice.

In my favorite comic, a brave knight fights against a dragon to rescue his princess.

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Illustrative image against: In my favorite comic, a brave knight fights against a dragon to rescue his princess.

Some indigenous peoples defend their territorial rights against extractive companies.

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Illustrative image against: Some indigenous peoples defend their territorial rights against extractive companies.

The hero fought bravely against the dragon, his shining sword reflecting the sunlight.

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Illustrative image against: The hero fought bravely against the dragon, his shining sword reflecting the sunlight.

My grandmother always wore a red thread tied to her thumb, she said it was against envy.

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Illustrative image against: My grandmother always wore a red thread tied to her thumb, she said it was against envy.

The group of environmental activists protested against the indiscriminate logging of trees.

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Illustrative image against: The group of environmental activists protested against the indiscriminate logging of trees.

The torrential rain was beating against the windows fiercely while I was curled up in my bed.

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Illustrative image against: The torrential rain was beating against the windows fiercely while I was curled up in my bed.

The prejudice against cats was very strong in the village. No one wanted to have one as a pet.

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Illustrative image against: The prejudice against cats was very strong in the village. No one wanted to have one as a pet.

Despite the cold weather, the crowd gathered in the square to protest against social injustice.

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Illustrative image against: Despite the cold weather, the crowd gathered in the square to protest against social injustice.

The kite rose slowly in the sky, its bright silhouette stood out against the background of the sky.

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Illustrative image against: The kite rose slowly in the sky, its bright silhouette stood out against the background of the sky.

The football player was sent off from the match for committing a serious foul against the opponent.

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Illustrative image against: The football player was sent off from the match for committing a serious foul against the opponent.

The cursed mummy emerged from its sarcophagus, thirsty for revenge against those who had desecrated it.

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Illustrative image against: The cursed mummy emerged from its sarcophagus, thirsty for revenge against those who had desecrated it.

The skilled player won a chess game against a formidable opponent, using a series of clever and strategic maneuvers.

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Illustrative image against: The skilled player won a chess game against a formidable opponent, using a series of clever and strategic maneuvers.

If we want to build a more inclusive and diverse society, we must fight against any form of discrimination and prejudice.

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Illustrative image against: If we want to build a more inclusive and diverse society, we must fight against any form of discrimination and prejudice.

The witch, with her pointed hat and steaming cauldron, cast spells and curses against her enemies, regardless of the consequences.

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Illustrative image against: The witch, with her pointed hat and steaming cauldron, cast spells and curses against her enemies, regardless of the consequences.

The vampire hunter, with his cross and stake, fought against the bloodsuckers hiding in the darkness, determined to rid the city of their presence.

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Illustrative image against: The vampire hunter, with his cross and stake, fought against the bloodsuckers hiding in the darkness, determined to rid the city of their presence.

The samurai, with his drawn katana and shining armor, fought against the bandits who were ravaging his village, defending his honor and that of his family.

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Illustrative image against: The samurai, with his drawn katana and shining armor, fought against the bandits who were ravaging his village, defending his honor and that of his family.

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