opposition

Example Sentences

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"We are very optimistic. Nobody believes in the opinion polls, neither our own, nor the opposition ones," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

But the dalliance frayed after widespread antigovernment protests in 2011 drew the Kremlin’s attention to the reach of blogs and social-media platforms that opposition leaders like Alexei Navalny used to rally supporters and expose corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The establishment of another official body for communication and not action was, despite C.P’s opposition, unthreatening enough to receive even Charles Steel’s vote.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson