1The economic downturn militated against the company's plans for expansion, forcing them to reconsider their strategy.
2Does the rise of social media militate in favour of more direct and participatory forms of democracy?
3The cultural norms of the time militated against women pursuing careers in science and engineering.
4The lack of funding militated against the research project's chances of success, despite its promising initial results.
5There are several factors that militate against the adoption of this policy, not least of which is its potential impact on low-income families.