- present participle of oppose.
opposing
Example Sentences
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That’s a tall order for opposing batters and, so far, a winning order for the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Italian and Egyptian prosecutors originally investigated the case together, but reached opposing conclusions.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Beijing has helped too, said Lankov, noting China's preference to keep the status quo of the Kim dynasty by opposing potential instability from defectors or their supporters.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
“We are the people on the ground, so most of the impact will be on us,” said Wilson Kuria, a guide who started a petition opposing Uber Safari.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Fifteen minutes later they were back in the glassed-in room, staring at each other from opposing seats.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
