oppose

Example Sentences

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A student government survey found 94% of students oppose the A cap, fearing increased stress and competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Groups that oppose the plant want to make sure that doesn’t happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Traditional finance firms and Sifma oppose a broad exemption, citing investor protection concerns and potential profit erosion.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

While it does not oppose cremation, it does ban scattering of ashes.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He had seemed to oppose the windmill, simply as a manoeuvre to get rid of Snowball, who was a dangerous character and a bad influence.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell