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Verb + Preposition Combinations

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Verbs + Against

The following verbs are commonly used with 'against'. Each verb + against combination includes an example sentence to provide context.

be against something / someone - I am against the new regulation.
insure something against something - We insured our house against storm damage.
protest against (doing) something - The students are protesting against the invasion.

Check your knowledge of these verb + preposition combinations with these quizzes:

Verb + Preposition 1
Verb + Preposition 2

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