opposition

Example Sentences

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Even so, drawing in local figures has helped to break the "spiral of silence" some Fidesz-dominated rural communities, where opposition supporters previously felt isolated or reluctant to express their views, Zsiga added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Claybaugh said opposition to the cap isn’t as sharp as it might seem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite 13 losses against elite opposition - including Vitali Klitschko, Oleksandr Usyk, and three bouts with Tyson Fury - Chisora has built a loyal fanbase through his quirky personality and relentless, come-forward style.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

What makes this moment different is that the skepticism is not confined to the opposition.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

What no British bullet could do in the revolutionary war, the opposition press had managed to do in the political battles during his second term.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis