work against (someone)
phrasal verb
worked against (someone); working against (someone); works against (someone)
: to contribute to a negative result for someone : make something less likely to happen for someone
Her lack of experience worked against her in the election.
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Meanwhile, the series’ longtime co-host and real estate agent, David Visentin, will work against Turner to find move-in ready properties for the homeowners to relocate to, just like the original format of the show.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The forces working against Margarethe Hilferding were the same forces that have been working against women throughout time, and that work against us today.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Carrillo rebutted the 43-page Lee report, with a nearly 50-minute presentation, defending her work against Lee’s mismanagement claims, including personnel decisions.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey: Much as Cleveland’s record could help Garland, Philadelphia’s record (16-27) could work against Maxey, who’s averaging 26.5 points, 5.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The forces working against Margarethe Hilferding were the same forces that have been working against women throughout time, and that work against us today.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Carrillo rebutted the 43-page Lee report, with a nearly 50-minute presentation, defending her work against Lee’s mismanagement claims, including personnel decisions.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey: Much as Cleveland’s record could help Garland, Philadelphia’s record (16-27) could work against Maxey, who’s averaging 26.5 points, 5.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Work against (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20against%20%28someone%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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