- present participle of oppose.
opposing
Example Sentences
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Clark’s supporters, however, argue that she’s been unfairly targeted by opposing players who are jealous of all the attention that is lavished upon her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Because protests are no longer permitted, the Yabloko hearing offered a rare chance for likeminded Russians opposing the war to gather publicly.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Cooperation and competition are not necessarily opposing forces.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
El-Sayed, a former city and county health official, focused on opposing money in politics and pushing for Medicare for All, among other issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Stanton realized that opposing the Fourteenth Amendment would be a difficult fight; many of her closest friends and former allies disagreed with her position.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
