Sentence examples for when up against from inspiring English sources

But the reality, he said, is that Mr. Doggett performs best when up against a wall.

Simple but devilishly addictive - especially when up against opponents as far afield as Singapore and Israel.

Kate found delight in life and never stopped fighting for more, even when up against impossible odds.

A school feeding programme was a clear favourite when up against poultry farming, motorbike ambulances, education scholarships and planting trees.

A world in which hard word doesn't always pay off, and there is no guarantee of success, especially when up against wealth.

When up against one of the worst teams in the league at home, they should have won, they needed to win, and they didn't.

BBC2's Winter Olympics coverage averaged 2.4 million viewers and a 9% share between 7pm and 9pm, and 2.6 million and 9% when up against EastEnders.

This election showed that when up against a wall they will back a modern-day George Wallace with less actual policy knowledge.

Do you believe we're safer with or without the EU? Tell us how you'll fight your corner when up against someone from the opposing side.

"When up against individuals with more experience, focus on your strength and what you can bring to the role," says Anthony Takyi, head of graduate recruitment at Allianz.

I have tried applying for jobs across the UK, but realistically I'm not going to get one at 60, when up against people half my age.