opposition

Example Sentences

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But the measure faced significant opposition from local cities, with opponents arguing the sales tax hike would unfairly burden the poorest county residents and encourage people to spend their dollars across the county line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

There has been major opposition to the development of a £13.5m apartment block near Carrickfergus Castle, a major tourist attraction in County Antrim.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

While other sports unions have succumbed to a salary cap—the NHL wiped out the entire 2004-05 season to get there—the MLB Players Association has remained steadfast in its opposition against the concept for generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Utahns have also deluged Cox with thousands of letters in opposition, while regularly convening on the state Capitol with unflattering signs featuring O’Leary and Cox.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Among their able captains whom they could have had reason to fear, some did not win, others met with opposition, and others turned their ambition elsewhere.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli