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    count against

    US /kaʊnt əˈgɛnst/

    ・

    UK /kaʊnt əˈgenst/

    B2
    phr.v.To be a factor that harms or reduces chances of success.
    His lack of experience might count against him in the interview.

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    US economy shrinks as companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs | BBC News

    07:06US economy shrinks as companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs | BBC News
    • The decline was driven by a drop in government spending and a more than 40% surge in imports which count against growth as companies race to get ahead of tariffs.

      The decline was driven by a drop in government spending and a more than 40% surge in imports which count against growth as companies race to get ahead of tariffs.

    • The decline was driven by a drop in government spending and a more than 40 percent surge in imports, which count against growth as companies race to get ahead of tariffs.

      The decline was driven by a drop in government spending and a more than 40 percent surge in imports, which count against growth as companies race to get ahead of tariffs.

    B1

    WWDC 2019 Keynote Apple

    17:33WWDC 2019 Keynote  Apple
    • and it won't count against your storage.

      and it won't count against your storage.

    • count against your storage.

      count against your storage.

    B1

    Why 'Years of Experience' is a Lie (from former CEO)

    05:21Why 'Years of Experience' is a Lie (from former CEO)
    • Sometimes they actually count against you.

      Sometimes they actually count against you.

    • Sometimes they actually count against you.

      Sometimes they actually count against you.

    A2