set against
phrasal verb
set against; setting against; sets against
: feeling strongly that one does not want (something) or will not do (something)
Everyone was set against going.
He was dead set against the deal.
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It's all set against a brutal, beautiful, watery landscape.
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The Week Us, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Most notable within Jones’ theme is the use of vibraphone when set against his orchestra’s melancholy strings.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Helmed by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, the series is a coming-of-age story set against the perils and mysteries of the galaxy.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
One of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, Napa Valley is brimming with the passion and artistry of winemaking, set against a stunning backdrop.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Week Us, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Most notable within Jones’ theme is the use of vibraphone when set against his orchestra’s melancholy strings.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Helmed by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, the series is a coming-of-age story set against the perils and mysteries of the galaxy.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
One of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, Napa Valley is brimming with the passion and artistry of winemaking, set against a stunning backdrop.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Set against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20against. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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