opposer

Example Sentences

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“If California legalizes sports gambling it becomes very unlikely that another state would arise as the consumer-oriented opposer of sports gambling.”

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2022

The sole opposer was outgoing council member Brandon Todd, Ward 4 Democrat.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2020

Now the opposer had been destroyed, and no further obstacle stood in his path.

From Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion by Henham, Ernest G.

He was a firm advocate of chartered rights—a stern opposer of British wrongs.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll

He was a steadfast opposer of the proceedings of the courts during the witchcraft delusion in 1692.

From The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution by Stark, James H.