opposed

Example Sentences

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If you estimate spending to reflect what you want to happen — as opposed to what will likely happen — you’re on shaky ground.

From MarketWatch

He has also consistently opposed the Fed buying bonds, dubbed “quantitative easing.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“We chose to spend money to maintain the vehicle as opposed to cosmetics,” he said.

From MarketWatch

"The summary misled me into believing that his comments were addressed to her involvement with the Jewish faith as opposed to his response to attempts that were being made to have him 'cancelled'."

From BBC

Constance made the comments about Prof Jay when she opposed a Conservative amendment to a victims bill, which called for an inquiry into grooming gangs.

From BBC