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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 number Fabien Galthie shook up his squad selection for the tournament, leaving out established players Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou and Gregory Alldritt.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

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

And that makes this the Opposite Day of shutdowns.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025

‘And the Opposite live on this side of the fence and the Tews live on that.’

From "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne




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