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oppose

[uh-pohz] / əˈpoʊz /




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He vowed France would oppose any "attempt to force this through".

From Barron's

Banks that utilize these systems bear the cost, as opposed to a deposit insurance system where the costs of failed banks are spread among all banks and, ultimately, all taxpayers.

From Barron's

The FBI Agents Association, which represents around 14,000 current and former agents, had opposed his appointment to the position.

From BBC

“It is a direct attack on something that I think most Americans believe is important,” which is opposing discrimination, Adam Rust, director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

Meloni said Italy does not intend "to block or oppose the agreement as a whole" and was "very confident" the conditions would be met for Rome to sign at the start of 2026.

From Barron's