Example sentences of "against it for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Given that ( i ) no other sources support this view ; ( ii ) the view is none the less generally reasonable ; ( iii ) evidence from Pomponius ( and perhaps also Julian ) seems to speak against it for the second century ; and ( iv ) a Justinianic interpolation seems unlikely , it seems most probable that the text represents the genuine view of Papinian . |
| 2 | We had nothing against it for others but , having both had fairly disastrous marriages previously and having lived together in reasonable harmony for so many years , it went against the grain . |
| 3 | To reduce the magnification soak up some of the water drop by gently touching a piece of paper tissue or blotting paper against it for an instant . |
| 4 | He closed the door behind him , leaning against it for a moment , catching his breath . |
| 5 | Appalled by the racism she observed there , she worked energetically against it for the rest of her life , giving extensive financial support to the Black trade union movement . |
| 6 | He now stumbled round the head of the couch and from there , leaning against it for support , he growled at her , ‘ If I go she comes with me . ’ |
| 7 | PA Consulting , which prepared the secret report on Warren Spring 's future , has also competed against it for government contracts . |
| 8 | ‘ Like Jenny ? ’ she whispered , and clutched the door-jamb behind her , leaning against it for support , directly parallel to him . |