opposed to

Example Sentences

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Elle Woods, as Reese Witherspoon originated her, posed a similar psychological obstacle for me, only the challenge was getting me into the theater as opposed to keeping me there.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2026

That might mean investing incrementally in such pockets of the equities market with “your next dollar,” as opposed to selling or rotating portfolios aggressively to buy shares, she said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 5, 2026

Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie called on parties opposed to the plan to reconsider.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

“Nobody is opposed to the quote unquote traditional family, I think a lot of folks come from that,” Chavez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

“He’s opposed to further publication,” one of the editors explained.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin