Against
Against preposition - In or into contact with.
Proceeding and against are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proceeding" instead a preposition "Against".
Proceeding
Proceeding adjective - Being in progress or development.
Against and proceeding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Against" instead a preposition "Proceeding".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Conrad then uses the fact that he screwed her in the divorce proceeding as a weapon against Victoria.
Source: Divorce Assets Conflict - That's not even getting towards the True End requirements like you cannot kill someone in this X battle, or that you should see Y event before proceeding to fight out against another person.
Source: Guide Dang It / Eastern RPG -
Well, this is right after Jim beat the head of Selena's would-be soldier rapist repeatedly and violently against the wall and proceeding in gouging his eyes out with his thumbs.
Source: Fan Disservice / Film
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