Sentence examples for against the second from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

against the second

against the first

against the third

against the other

against the secondary

The phrase "against the second" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to opposition or contrast with a second item, person, or concept.
Example: "In the debate, I found myself arguing against the second point raised by my opponent."
Alternatives: "in opposition to the second" or "contrary to the second".

Exact(41)

Oregon State's lone score came against the second unit.

The New York Times - Sports

The cooperative has since decided against the second increase.

The New York Times - Food

Yet, he is only up against the second toughest fantasy matchup for running backs.

The New York Times

I fought back against the second body, but had too little left to fight with.

The New York Times

Burrowes will vote against the second reading without jeopardising his position as parliamentary private secretary.

The Guardian

Charges against the second nurse, Vickilyn Galle, were dropped shortly before the trial.

The New York Times

Similar(19)

On Wednesday, Jacobs took one goal-line run for a touchdown against the second-team defense.

The New York Times - Sports

East and two games still to play against the second-place Giants (6-6).

The New York Times - Sports

"We can live with a point against the second-placed team," said the captain.

The Guardian - Sport

Wilkens said the seventh-seeded Knicks are the underdog against the second-seeded Nets.

The New York Times - Sports

This offense exploded against the second-worst pitching staff in the American League.

The New York Times - Sports

More suggestions(14)

against the next

against the 2nd

against the ministers

against the houses

against the runner up

against the latter

against the ii

against the homes

against the remnants

against the dead

against the corp

against the old

against the proceeds

against the claimed

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Most frequent sentences:

1-200 1k 2k 3k 4k 5k 7k 10k 20k 40k 100k 200k 500k 0m-3 0m-4 1m-1 1m-2 1m-3 1m-4