make against
Advanced (C1)formal
To be something that makes things harder or worse for someone — to be a disadvantage.
"The inconsistencies in his testimony make against his credibility as a witness."
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an accusation to make against the established press.
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and the argument that it will always make against
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to make against Susan Collins that's both generational,
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I think probably the best argument you can make against
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I guess, is one argument you can make against that point.