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oppose

[uh-pohz] / əˈpoʊz /




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"Oppose excessive epidemic prevention," one Weibo user wrote in response to Hu's post.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2022

He won Best Spoken Word Album for "Why I Oppose The War In Vietnam," recorded from a sermon he delivered in 1967.

From Fox News • Jan. 17, 2022

Paid family and medical leave for new parents: Support 70% Oppose 20% .

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2021

The U.S. has only seriously considered drafting women once in its history: during a military-nurse shortage in World War II. In response, a group of activists formed the Women's Committee to Oppose Conscription.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2016

Oppose this to Banquo's simple surprise:— “What, can the devil speak true?”

From Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher by Coleridge, Samuel Taylor




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