Preposition

(English prepositions)

In the past.

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Preposition

(English prepositions)

A close but separated relationship.

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#Close to.(rfex)

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#In front of; before a background.

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#In physical contact with.

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#In physical opposition to, or in collision with.

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A contrasting or competitive relationship.

#In contrast and/or comparison with.

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#In competition with, versus.

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#In opposition to.

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, title= Wild Plants to the Rescue, volume=101, issue=3, magazine=(American Scientist), passage=Plant breeding is always a numbers game.

In exchange for.(rfex)

As counterbalance to.(rfex)

As a charge on.(rfex)

As protection from.

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(lb) Exposed to.(rfex)

In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).

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*:He wrote to a friend of his, that he lived but with browne bread and water, and entreated him to send him a piece of cheese, against the time he was to make a solemne feast.