opposition
Example Sentences
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With opposition factions still standing defiant after the poll, the conflict and ensuing humanitarian crisis show no sign of abating.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Not only has Gabriel been a lynchpin in the top-flight's meanest defence – he has caused the opposition real problems at set-plays.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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
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
Bobby won a series of contests against weaker players, but as he progressed up the tournament ladder, he confronted stiffer opposition and started to lose.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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