opposition
Example Sentences
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While most Greenlanders favour eventual independence from Denmark, opinion polls show overwhelming opposition to becoming part of the US.
From BBC
In Cuba’s National Assembly this month, some legislators spoke candidly about the gravity of the situation, though there is opposition toward greatly expanding the small private-business sector.
However, the deal met with fierce opposition from farmers, notably in France and Italy, and has now been postponed to January.
From Barron's
But even frugal Germany signed on, despite its longstanding opposition to this funding model.
However, the deal, which has been under negotiation for more than 25 years, met with fierce opposition from farmers, notably in France and Italy, and has now been postponed to January.
From Barron's
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