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oppose

[uh-pohz] / əˈpoʊz /




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Kenya has never recorded a case of Ebola and many oppose the idea of bringing potential carriers of the highly contagious disease into the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Historically, Local 99 has not been inclined to oppose an incumbent, which Rivas has become.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Waldorf didn’t oppose abortion, but she had never considered that the law could apply to her.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

This is an invitation for unions to refuse to compromise on their demands because an employer can oppose a deal and still may have to accept it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“Yes, my lord. But to oppose Boreas, we really need to get our ship out of the harbor.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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