set in opposition
Example Sentences
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Mr Brilliant says Harrods’ managers were set in opposition to each other and then expected to keep a watchful eye on their rivals.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024
History tells us that Elizabeth and Mary were cousins set in opposition by their clashing religions, their royal parentage and their mutual desire to rule Britannia.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2011
To stand against; to set in opposition to, as two or more objects of a like kind with a view to showing their difference.
From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.
This salvation is set in opposition to that which was propounded before, by the ministration of angels, which consisted in a law of works; that which Moses received to give to the children of Israel.
From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John
The fall of Huerta was283 potent proof that no ruler could survive in Mexico if the Government at Washington was set in opposition to him.
From Steve Yeager by Raine, William MacLeod
