run against

Also, run up against or run into . Encounter something, especially a difficulty, unexpectedly. For example, We didn't know we'd run up against so much opposition , or He ran into trouble with his taxes . [Late 1300s]
Work against, as in Public sentiment ran against her . [Late 1300s]
Oppose for elective office, as in Susan decided to run against a very popular incumbent . This usage is a figurative application of running in a footrace. [First half of 1800s]

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"Aren't we supposed to run against Republicans?" he asked on CNN.

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Cross was on a five-match losing run against Littler, but looked to be on course to seal the decider before his opponent nailed a 145 finish.

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He then went into exile, returning briefly in 2020 to run against Magufuli in that year's election.

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Park, who is also seeking reelection, has told Bass that she has no plans to run against her.

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Centrists have also recruited Janelle Stelson to run against Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., in Pennsylvania’s 10th District and JoAnna Mendoza, a former drill instructor, to run in Arizona’s Sixth District, which is currently represented by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Airz.

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