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oppose

[uh-pohz] / əˈpoʊz /




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Other officials opposed December’s rate cut, expressing concern that the Fed’s efforts to get inflation back to the 2% target had stalled this year, the minutes said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If the president of the republic decides on it, I don't see why we should oppose it."

From BBC

Landlords and developers opposed the changes, saying they would make it yet harder to keep up with rising costs and attract new investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

More signs opposed to the new development followed.

From BBC

They now appear to form the majority of Russia's new recruits, as opposed to professional soldiers who joined the army before the invasion or those mobilised for military service afterwards.

From BBC