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Third Person
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Present Participle
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Past Tense
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Past Participle
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to be considered as a negative factor or disadvantage, potentially leading to a failure of a person or a situation
- The history of previous bankruptcies may count against the entrepreneur when applying for a business loan.
- Missing several crucial deadlines can count against an employee during a performance review.
- The lack of experience in a relevant field may count against job applicants seeking positions requiring specialized skills.
- Consistent rule violations could count against a player's eligibility to participate in future matches.
- Failing to address customer complaints promptly can count against a company's reputation in the market.