opposed to
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Klein, who issued two walks and gave up a single before the homer, said he’s been working to recapture the feeling of driving down the mound, as opposed to getting stuck over the rubber.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Last October, external the government said it "remained firmly opposed to the use of state-imposed forced labour", but that it was "considering how best to reflect this position," citing "operational and legal complexities".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
How AI is used in the workplace could also shift as the technology develops, leading it to automate away more work as opposed to enhancing it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
A secondary share sale sees existing shareholders sell stock to other investors, as opposed to a company issuing new shares.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
“As opposed to I’m Leah Burke and I want to cry all the way to Athens.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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