Sentence examples for against somebody else from inspiring English sources

The phrase "against somebody else" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are discussing actions, opinions, or situations that are in opposition to another person.
Example: "The debate was heated, with each candidate arguing against somebody else’s policies."
Alternatives: "in opposition to another" or "versus another person".

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I just wish he had had it against somebody else".

If I'd really wanted to be a career politician, I woulda run against somebody else.

I'd like him to be here and do that against somebody else".

He said, "You should not be comparing icons, what they can do against somebody else".

She was assigned Alexis Davis, who was a sturdy opponent — or might have been, against somebody else.

She was assigned Alexis Davis, who was a sturdy opponent or might have been, against somebody else.

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She told her dad, who advised her against it, because somebody else had already bought the rights to the book and he didn't want her to be disappointed.

We could say: 'White flag, sorry, no [strong] team for Stoke next week, we play somebody else against Stoke and somebody else against Exeter.' That's not possible.

"Was it an astonishing government attack of extraordinary brutality against civilians or was somebody else responsible?

Was this an astonishing government attack, of extraordinary brutality against civilians, or was somebody else responsible?" And then move on from there.

It is hard to argue in court against a tax break that somebody else is getting.

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