opposing

Example Sentences

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Instead, the party's candidate, Kenyon, is focusing on hyper-local issues such as opposing new housing developments on green-belt land, pitching himself as a "normal" local lad.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Congressional Democrats sent a letter earlier this month opposing the possibility that it could reopen as an immigrant detention facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That’s what has allowed them to pile up points against Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-4 phenom who, until the Finals, spent the playoffs torturing opposing offenses across the NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Her charismatic husband served as president from 1995-2007, famously opposing the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

We’ve definitely had some games where the opposing team’s fans suggested otherwise.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone