Example sentences of "the [adj] [noun] [is] against " in BNC.

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1 At the moment the economic climate is against artists and it is very difficult to sell anything ; as a result I 'm probably painting less .
2 Needless to say , starting that particular sewer again is very time-consuming , and the whole thing 's against the clock !
3 He must feel the whole world is against him .
4 ‘ You must think the whole world 's against you at the moment . ’
5 There is no right to " cross-appeal " where the original appeal is against an interim care or supervision order made under s38. ( c ) Powers on appeal The appeal will be heard by a single judge , unless the President of the Family Division directs otherwise .
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