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oppose

[uh-pohz] / əˈpoʊz /




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"Oppose excessive epidemic prevention," one Weibo user wrote in response to Hu's post.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2022

He won Best Spoken Word Album for "Why I Oppose The War In Vietnam," recorded from a sermon he delivered in 1967.

From Fox News • Jan. 17, 2022

Allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices: Support 72% Oppose 15% .

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2021

The U.S. has only seriously considered drafting women once in its history: during a military-nurse shortage in World War II. In response, a group of activists formed the Women's Committee to Oppose Conscription.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2016

Else how durst such a poore penurious fryar Oppose such an unheard of Impudens Gaynst my incensed fury and revendge?

From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 4 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)




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