opposing

Example Sentences

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A group of officials from the prosecutor’s office drafted a letter opposing Khan’s continuing to serve as chief prosecutor that was read at Wednesday’s meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In 2023 it brokered a deal between bitter rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, which lave long stood on opposing sides in proxy wars in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Secular and Christian popular culture swim in opposing halves of divided entertainment waters, despite broadcast TV’s lengthy history of featuring Christian-leaning shows.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

And, as the eighth man in the order, he also served up a reminder that there really will be no rest for weary opposing pitchers this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Twice more he stole the ball from the opposing guard, dribbled the length of the court, and laid the ball gently in the white square painted on the glass backboard.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy