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be opposed



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The UK cabinet will be opposed by a team of Russia experts, led by British writer Keir Giles.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Australia would be opposed to that effort, Bowen said in an interview on WSJ’s What’s News podcast on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Crucially, a Hormuz toll system would likely be opposed by China, a key ally of Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

He has also intermittently worked to block their release, even while suggesting publicly that he would not be opposed to it.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 19, 2025

Scoob decides to just go ahead and say what’s on his mind: “I’m sure you knew people would be opposed to it, right? Why put yourself through pain for someone you didn’t know?”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone




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