up against

phrase

: confronted with : face-to-face with
the problem we are up against

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The Republican incumbent is up against Democrat Gina Hinojosa, an Austin state representative who has focused her campaign on affordability and public education, while largely steering away from social issues. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 In the third year of its existence, the Magnolia Sisters — an all-female Cajun band featuring Ann Savoy — found themselves up against the Pine Leaf Boys, which included Ann Savoy’s son, Wilson Savoy. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 Navy quarterback Jackson Gutierrez remembers feeling like his back was up against the wall during his last visit to the Alamodome. — Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 Throughout the year, these frugal teams have accomplished quite a bit while matching up against the league’s high rollers. — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up against

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“Up against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20against. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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