opposed

Example Sentences

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"There are certainly factions seriously opposed to the talks and to any compromises with the US," said Yale University lecturer Arash Azizi.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

She’s not opposed, she said, to all online platforms providing care, but says it’s essential to be getting consistent support from someone who can put together a treatment plan and be there throughout the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

But having opposed depression-era restrictions on bank activities since his days on the board of J.P.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

You can also make your work feel more meaningful by molding your role to your strengths, as opposed to molding yourself to the role — a practice called “job crafting.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

For years after the American Revolution, the public opposed the creation of police departments, fearing that they would become forces of repression.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann