oppose
Example Sentences
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“We are firmly opposed to social irregularities, but the question is how they should be addressed.”
Other Pacific islands are adamantly opposed, saying offshore mining is too dangerous, with science on its practicality lacking.
Ukraine had opposed giving up territory in Donetsk, where a fortified 31-mile defensive line has slowed Russian advances.
After it ceased operation there were some calls for a replacement nuclear plant to be built on the site but the Scottish government is opposed to constructing new ones.
From BBC
And most of the time, the answer to that is them finding strength within themselves as opposed to finding strength with someone else.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
