- present participle of oppose.
opposing
Example Sentences
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During the Civil War, Oakland Green was wedged between opposing armies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
President David Goldberg also was among the opposing voices.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
At the same time, buoyant lithosphere to the west generates an opposing force.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
It opens by promoting the opposing view, declaring America a grand experiment in self-government.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
Better than Trent Bolger, at any rate, who was on the opposing team.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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