opposed to

Example Sentences

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“That’s what makes fighting a fire like this different, as opposed to mainland firefight where we can drive in trucks and equipment,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Applicants will have to undergo identity and criminal record checks and demonstrate they meet the requirements, as opposed to just inputting their details.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Or a whole tangerine and an entire avocado toast, as opposed to a sliver?

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Holzer predicts the “new normal” for the VIX will range from 16 to 22 or so—with spikes in the 30s—as opposed to 8 to 12 in the pre-pandemic years.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

At the same time, the Nazi Party considered democracy even worse, and was vehemently opposed to it.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple