opposition
Example Sentences
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Even if the federal government were to give its blessing, there would be opposition from state attorneys general and “significant” lobbying against the deal by the rest of the industry, Fitzgerald said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The main opposition Democrats party did not field a candidate as its leader, Renaud Agbodjo, failed to secure sufficient endorsements.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Instead the opposition Civic Platform Party and its coalition prevailed in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The Hillsborough Law was first promised by Sir Keir Starmer when he was leader of the opposition in 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
A late foul in the box gave Lawrenceville a penalty shot to pull within a goal, but the Fugees held off the opposition to win the game 2-1.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
Vocabulary lists containing opposition
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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100 SAT words Beginning with "O"
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