oppose
Example Sentences
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At the final whistle, Arsenal manager Arteta, who succeeded Emery as Gunners boss, shared a brief embrace with his backroom staff before going to the opposing dugout to greet his fellow Spaniard.
From Barron's
Dame Sarah told Theresa May her approach has always been to encourage clergy in their ministries, even if they were theologically opposed to the ordination of women.
From BBC
Other officials opposed December’s rate cut, expressing concern that the Fed’s efforts to get inflation back to the 2% target had stalled this year, the minutes said.
"If the president of the republic decides on it, I don't see why we should oppose it."
From BBC
Landlords and developers opposed the changes, saying they would make it yet harder to keep up with rising costs and attract new investment.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
