opposed
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Smith herself opposed the separatist push but said the public will for a vote was undeniable.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
“I can’t imagine how anybody would be opposed to this,” Ash said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Their allure also has to do with the way that strips are absorbed buccally, in the cheek, and sublingually, under the tongue, as opposed to only in the digestive tract.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Maher said the US public in general is growingly opposed to the death penalty, especially among younger demographics, citing a variety of factors.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
In his speeches, Farmer liked to talk about “the nation of humanity,” as opposed to developed or undeveloped nations.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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