| 1. This skateboarder is leaning against the fence. |
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| 2. The waves are crashing against the rocks. |
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3. The fighter in the yellow jersey has his opponent against the ropes, so he'll probably win the fight. |
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4. This Turkish flag stands out brilliantly against a deep blue sky.
("against" sometimes means "in contrast.") |
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5. She gets angry when something goes against her beliefs.
("go" is often used before "against" when describing disagreement.) |
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6. He protested against the war in Iraq last weekend.
("against" is often use when someone is in opposition to something.) |
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| A building developer wants to cut down this tree and build a new Walmart, but this protester is against it. |
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