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opposite

[op-uh-zit, -sit] / ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt /




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“Two AI leads. Opposite directions. Same quarter,” Augment wrote in a blog post.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Opposite that was a giant dirt lot, graded flat.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Opposite number Eddie Jones insists the World Cup is not on his mind, despite suffering an early exit when in charge of Australia last time out when Wales and Fiji progressed.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Opposite the Fed’s assets—mostly Treasurys and mortgage bonds—are liabilities, including reserves, the Treasurys cash account, and physical currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Opposite the metal wall was a row of ruined houses, still standing as they had before the anchor but with whole sides carved away, like dolls’ houses, open on one side.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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