conspire against (something or someone)

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conspire against (something or someone)

To join together in force or combine in such a way as to foil or defeat someone or something. The wind and rain conspired against our plans for an outdoor barbecue. His two younger brothers conspired against him to have him removed from the head of the company. The group was arrested for conspiring against the monarch.
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Albion's fate could be confirmed this weekend if they lose at home to Wigan and other results conspire against them.
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LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI showed no sign of feeling the strain ahead of a game which could cost Chelsea millions if results conspire against them.
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