opposition

Example Sentences

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The visit, which was the first by a British prime minister since Theresa May in 2018, was criticised by some opposition figures.

From BBC

Collectively, the team's defence, which has kept opposition shuttling sideways for the past year, was suddenly full of creaks and creases for Scotland to exploit.

From BBC

In September 2020, she and three other opposition activists won city council seats in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, helping overturn the ruling party's majority on the council.

From Barron's

It's said, endlessly, that Scotland get up for England more than they get up for any other opposition.

From BBC

Last week, an estimated 10,000 people rallied in Berlin in response to a call from the MEK, an exiled Iranian opposition group considered "terrorist" by Tehran.

From Barron's