oppose
Example Sentences
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But she said that as mayor, she would not oppose councilmembers’ efforts to use that law in their own districts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Administration officials told the company they oppose the move because of concerns about security, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
"I didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me, but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down," Comey wrote in a follow-up Instagram post.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Local groups that oppose ICE’s efforts celebrated the ruling and pledged to continue applying pressure until there is a permanent ruling ensuring the building will never operate as a detention center.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
His own remote ancestor, King Loren of the Rock, had tried to stand against the fire when he joined with King Mem of the Reach to oppose the Targaryen conquest.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing oppose
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 1
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