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they are fighting against vs they are fighting against him

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'They are fighting against' is a general statement indicating opposition or resistance, while 'They are fighting against him' specifies the target of the opposition. The addition of 'him' provides clarity and specificity to the action of fighting against someone.

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they are fighting against

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate opposition or resistance.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where a group or individuals are opposing or resisting something without specifying the target of their opposition.

Examples:

  • They are fighting against injustice.
  • The team is fighting against discrimination.
  • She is fighting against the system.
  • Jimmy Nelson's wrong: tribal peoples aren't passing away, they are fighting against brutal oppression. Julia Lagoutte 12 November 2014. An exhibition of ...
  • Oct 15, 2014 ... The YPG and YPJ know why they are fighting – and who they are fighting against . Kurd FD Veysi Altay. I believe that these Kurdish men and ...
  • How A Feminist Group Denied Male Membership And Claimed They Are Fighting Against Sexism. By Karan Khanna on November 30, 2014. Categories: ...
  • Why US does not put sanctions to Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia support Al Qaeda. US always claim that they are fighting against terrorism. If so,... (continue).

Alternatives:

  • they are opposing
  • they are resisting
  • they are challenging
  • they are combating
  • they are struggling against

they are fighting against him

This phrase is correct and provides specificity by indicating the target of the opposition.

This phrase is used when specifying the person or entity that is being opposed or resisted by a group or individuals.

Examples:

  • They are fighting against him in the election.
  • The rebels are fighting against him in the war.
  • She is fighting against him in court.
  • As Brutha eventually observes, Vorbis changes people to be like him, even when they are fighting against him. Brutha begins by trying to serve two very different ...
  • ... the Holy Ghost that we must fight, and He is the Love of the Father and the Son; in so far as the Church's soldiers fight in hatred, they are fighting against Him.
  • ... 12 imam Shia kaffir so how is it that fighting against a zalim kaffir ruler such as Maliki is not allowed and when they are fighting against him they are khawarij ?
  • Unable to see how they are being manipulated by the Keeper, they believe they are fighting against him. Kahlan's party catches up with a small army from ...

Alternatives:

  • they are opposing him
  • they are resisting him
  • they are challenging him
  • they are combating him
  • they are struggling against him

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