opposed to
Example Sentences
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He added the receivers, in particular, are playing with confidence because of their detailed route work — precise depths, footwork, releases that are “NFL routes” as opposed to “seven-on-seven stuff.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Burrows said he was "not opposed to reform of the health service" but added: "Because a proposal has the label reform doesn't make the proposal correct."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
James Wilson, co-host of the Srsly Risky Biz podcast, likened the attacks to an “endless amount of cyber mosquitoes,” as opposed to a “cyber Pearl Harbor.”
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Other factors include multipliers for even-strength goals, as opposed to those scored when the team has a power-play advantage while a player on the other team sits in the penalty box.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
He was primarily opposed to logging companies,” he said, reading.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
