oppose

Example Sentences

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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

MADRID—The war in Iran hadn’t even begun, and Spain’s prime minister had resolved to oppose it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

“All I know for certain is that he is the queen’s consort. I want your word on this, or I swear, I shall oppose you.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin