- present participle of oppose.
opposing
Example Sentences
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His passes rarely, if ever, caused trouble for opposing defences.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
But the Chargers quarterback was making his own sandwiches Sunday — or at least that’s how it seemed to an opposing defender who picked off one of his passes that afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
She criticized Bass for opposing Senate Bill 79, the law that allows the construction of six- to nine-story apartments near rail stations and other transit stops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
This newly formed wood appeared to act like an opposing muscle, producing a pulling force in the other direction.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
He played tackle on offense and linebacker on defense, and opposing quarterbacks ran from him like scared rabbits.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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