opposed

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Healey, who opposed the ballot measure, said Tuesday that her focus is on building more homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

"There are certainly factions seriously opposed to the talks and to any compromises with the US," said Yale University lecturer Arash Azizi.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

“Bass falsely blamed Crowley, despite Crowley having publicly and privately opposed Bass’ budget cut that left fire engines inoperable,” the suit said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

You can also make your work feel more meaningful by molding your role to your strengths, as opposed to molding yourself to the role — a practice called “job crafting.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

In his speeches, Farmer liked to talk about “the nation of humanity,” as opposed to developed or undeveloped nations.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French