oppose

Example Sentences

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Groups that oppose the plant want to make sure that doesn’t happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Traditional finance firms and Sifma oppose a broad exemption, citing investor protection concerns and potential profit erosion.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Some traditionalists in the Church of England and the wider global Anglican Communion, continue to oppose the idea of women being priests at all.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Bowman broke the seal on governor dissents in 2024, becoming the first to oppose a policy decision in 19 years when she voted for a smaller rate cut than her colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Along with other congressional Republicans, Garfield came to oppose the actions of Lincoln's successor, Andrew Johnson.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow