go against
phrasal verb
went against; gone against; going against; goes against
1
: to not agree with (something)
I won't do anything that goes against my conscience/beliefs/principles.
values that go against those of society
2
: to oppose (someone or something)
He was surprised when some of his former supporters went against him.
He was reluctant to go against his parents' wishes.
3
: to compete against (a player or team) in a contest or game
The Red Sox will be going against the Yankees in tonight's game.
4
: to not be good for (someone) : to not produce the result that is wanted by (someone)
Everything seemed to be going against her but she didn't give up hope.
The verdict went against the defendant.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
The regulators, who were chosen by DeSantis, went against the recommendations of their own staff to approve it last year.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Killing the grants also went against the praise that Little, the state’s Republican governor, has showered on it.
—Audrey Dutton, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2025
So yeah, a trade down — especially in the first round, which Veach has never done — would certainly go against KC’s tendencies.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
The regulators, who were chosen by DeSantis, went against the recommendations of their own staff to approve it last year.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Killing the grants also went against the praise that Little, the state’s Republican governor, has showered on it.
—Audrey Dutton, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2025
So yeah, a trade down — especially in the first round, which Veach has never done — would certainly go against KC’s tendencies.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Go against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20against. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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