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oppose

[uh-pohz] / əˈpoʊz /




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If this does not happen they will oppose the legislation despite supporting other measures contained within it.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Because the magnetic contributions oppose one another, they cancel out, leaving no overall magnetization.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Many of those arrested, including senior citizens and Holocaust survivors, have displayed signs at rallies reading: "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

But there is another ballot measure that also would tax California’s wealthiest citizens that is getting far less attention — and has even garnered support from some billionaires who oppose Proposition 40.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 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

She opposes separation herself, but says the process gives the province's residents a chance to have their say on the issue.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The Massachusetts Municipal Association, a nonprofit organization, opposes the measure.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Beijing has said it firmly opposes import quotas.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Raman opposes that idea, saying the city’s housing stock shouldn’t be depleted for short-term rentals during an affordability crisis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He has opposed the invasion of Pennsylvania, but once the army is committed he no longer opposes.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

With many Uruguayans opposed to footing the bill, organizers resorted to a raffle to help finance the visit here, offering locals the chance to win an apartment, trips to Rome and 10 pint-size hatchback cars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Several hundred activists opposed to the construction of a Microsoft data centre in Amsterdam occupied the site on Friday, responding to a call for a two-day protest across Europe.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

His father, the late William Newsom, also opposed the death penalty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

In August, Typhoon Chan-Hom baffled storm watchers in Japan by crossing the country from east to west, as opposed to the usual south-to-north trajectory.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Ah, young master, there’s more changes than yours. But come in, come in. It’s opposed to my orders to hold the gate open.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

His passes rarely, if ever, caused trouble for opposing defences.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

So pinning an opponent on the 25 instead of the 35 is like taking a point off the board before the opposing offense runs a play.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

This newly formed wood appeared to act like an opposing muscle, producing a pulling force in the other direction.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Since then, Flores has established himself as the defensive genius who turns up the heat on opposing passers like nobody else.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Todd was struggling to stay upright against the opposing center, who kept shoving him from behind.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan


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