opposition

Example Sentences

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And a former adviser to Labour on home affairs, Danny Shaw, acknowledged that the party also failed to plan for the long term when in opposition.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Hyunsoo Lee, a sophomore and the academic officer for Harvard’s student government, says student opposition to the cap isn’t just about undergrads complaining that grading may get harder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Salon • 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