opposed

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The first interesting finding: All our studied sectors do far better when the Fed is raising interest rates or keeping them flat, as opposed to decreasing them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

And she opposed the $2.6-billion upgrade of the Convention Center, saying it would divert funds away from core city services.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Christopher Woolmer, chair of the council's environment committee, said he was "deeply disappointed" by the decision, which the council had consistently opposed.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama downplayed concerns Friday raised by protesters opposed to a planned tourism complex linked to US President Donald Trump's family, saying there was "no reason to worry".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Even newspapers that opposed female suffrage condemned the way Judge Hunt handled the case.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling