opposition

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The prospect of direct negotiations is likely to kick up fierce opposition from Hezbollah and its political ally, the Lebanese Shiite party Amal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Pyongyang and Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visited China for a “peace mission” at Xi’s invitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The leader of Israel’s opposition, Yair Lapid, was less sanguine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party has arrived in China and is expected to meet President Xi Jinping, in a closely-watched visit.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

I shall, therefore, set off to-morrow.’—If he would say so to her at once, in the tone of decision becoming a man, there would be no opposition made to his going.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen