plural of race against time

(idiomatic) To continue to hope, even when what is hoped for seems unlikely or impossible.

present participle of run up against

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of run up against

simple past tense of run up against

plural of crime against nature

(transitive) To begin to encounter problems with (someone or something).

To touch something with one's body. / To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner. / (of animals) To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention.

To defy or challenge someone

To challenge someone.