Sentence examples for a games against from inspiring English sources

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a game against

The phrase "a games against" is not correct in English.
It should be "a game against" if referring to a single match. You can use it when discussing a specific match or competition between two teams or players.
Example: "The team is preparing for a game against their biggest rivals this weekend."
Alternatives: "a match against" or "a contest against".

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If Ibrahimovic is suspended for three games (he earned two bans last season), he will miss critical Serie A games against Udinese and Juventus this month.

The New York Times

Bradley's strong second-half performance against Ecuador earlier this month showed that the 24-year-old still has plenty to offer, and he also performed admirably in back-to-back Serie A games against Juventus and Internazionale.

The New York Times

One of the reasons that Mitchell and Shane are looking a bit ahead of everyone is that they played in the Top End series [A games against Pakistan, India and New Zealand in Darwin and Cairns] whereas the others are coming from a pretty cold start".

The Guardian - Sport

Balotelli will therefore miss the Serie A games against Bologna, Sampdoria and Juventus.

BBC

Brazil then have further Group A games against Mexico and Cameroon.

BBC

Football Association of Wales chief executive Jonathan Ford has backed Coleman ahead of the Group A games against Scotland and Croatia, which takes place in Osijek next Tuesday.

BBC

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players in a game against a squad from Russia.

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"Everything happens a step faster in a game against Michigan".

The New York Times

Then came Week 15, a game against the Patriots.

The New York Times - Magazine

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