opposition
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But in 2018, the then-Conservative Westminster Council rejected the idea following opposition from local residents.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Various groups, including university professors, artists and opposition parties, have announced their support or attendance.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
It came close again in 2013-14, when the Chetrit family invested in another renovation but ran into opposition from the hospitality workers union Unite Here Local 11 and L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
“The reality in Kyiv is really gruesome,” said Sebastian Schaefer, a German lawmaker and defense-policy specialist from the opposition Green Party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
In England, Equiano’s book created a wave of public opposition to slavery.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
The 39-year-old has also netted six and five goals against South American heavyweights Uruguay and Brazil respectively while European oppositions have fared little better.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
"Obviously we discuss about the oppositions and their bowling strengths. It is all normal for every batter."
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
And you need to be able to reach out to your oppositions and talk in their language and say, what are you doing?
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2024
“They may still have honest oppositions but I think it’s important that there’s transparency around who funds them.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
On top of all the other oppositions, there may have been this final one: bartender, priest.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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