The tribunal was established to hold those responsible for crimes against humanity accountable.

The striker's goal came against the run of play, silencing the home crowd.

The rescue team faced a race against time to find survivors after the avalanche.

She stands up against injustice whenever she can.

The sudden revelation was bringing up against him the memories he had carefully suppressed.

When the minority party had no chance of winning, its leader started to talk against time to delay the vote.

The community is standing up against the proposed factory that would pollute the river.

At dawn the militia vowed to make head against the tyrant's forces.

When the tide rises, it brings the floating debris up against the seawall.

After the merger, the small company was brought up against a new set of regulatory challenges and had to adapt quickly.