opposition
Example Sentences
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So Kompany rotated his players around, dragging opposition defenders out of position.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Bovino’s aggressive tactics sparked intense opposition from Angelenos, including those gathered in the streets in front of the sprawling federal office complex in downtown Los Angeles on June 9.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
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
For his campaign, he won the support of the two majority parties and even some opposition figures.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
But even his opposition could not stop Hasidism from growing.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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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