Sentence examples for major against from inspiring English sources

At most tables West led a low spade, following the usual "unbid major against no-trump" guideline, and made South happy.

It is rich in unstable, digressive harmonies — one recurring progression sets F major against C-sharp minor — and clouds of whole-tone tonality.

By all accounts, Mr Major, against all odds, had played a blinder in securing Britain's opt-outs from the most intrusive aspects of the treaty.

But now that each sister has won a major against the other, maybe they will be able to let loose when they meet in the future, just as they do against the Capriatis of the world.

After winning his very first major against crowd darling, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, at the Australian Open in 2008, he mocked the crowd and made angry gestures towards Tsonga's more zealous fans.

Its five thousand words, all extemporized, add up to a passionate warning against being a "drum major" — against succumbing to the "drum major instinct," a universal human temptation defined as "a desire to be out front, a desire to lead the parade, a desire to be first".

Polonia has two at-bats with one hit in the majors against Benitez.

He announced his presence in the majors against the Twins last season, with a grand slam in the home opener.

From 1997 to 1999, Hingis won five majors against less intimidating players like Jana Novotna and Conchita Martínez.

Süleyman waged three major campaigns against Persia.

A little common sense is our major weapon against danger.