be opposed

Example Sentences

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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

Although smoke-filled pubs are hard to fathom for younger Scots, Alexandra and Andrew say they would not necessarily be opposed to indoor smoking areas in areas that do not serve food.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

Soups are a fantastic way to incorporate vegetables into your diet, especially for those who might be opposed to them.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025

Moreover, I could not claim to be opposed to war as a matter of general principle.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien