opposing

Example Sentences

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Das helped develop a statement from the American Psychiatric Association opposing cannabis as a psychiatric treatment because there is currently no evidence showing it effectively treats psychiatric disorders.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Harman said the force would "deploy very significant resources" to keep the opposing groups apart "to keep everybody safe".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Still, hundreds of actors and directors have signed a letter opposing the merger, arguing it will crimp production in an already struggling industry.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Sports teams around the world have experimented with billing requirements or ticketing tied to team membership programs in an effort to keep opposing fans from flooding home games.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Luma was unsure who exactly came up with the name, which many opposing teams assumed was a reference to the hip-hop band of the same name.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John