oppose

Example Sentences

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A survey conducted by Harvard’s undergrad student government found that about 94% of students oppose the policy to cap A’s, based on over 800 responses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

What’s most concerning is the use of actual residents’ identities — without their knowledge or consent — to oppose life-saving clean air standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Some traditionalists in the Church of England and the wider global Anglican Communion, continue to oppose the idea of women being priests at all.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Independent voters oppose US military action against Iran by 60 to 31 percent, according to a recent Quinnipiac University survey.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

“Re’lar Ambrose to be fined nine talents and six. Does any master oppose this action?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss