be opposed

Example Sentences

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It is passing strange that actual working families would be opposed to a new discount grocery store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But Weiss is said to be opposed to cutting Attia, according to two people familiar with her thinking.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Soups are a fantastic way to incorporate vegetables into your diet, especially for those who might be opposed to them.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025

In his remarks, Mr Biden acknowledged that some Israelis - including officials within Israel's government - would likely be opposed to the proposal.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

Moreover, I could not claim to be opposed to war as a matter of general principle.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien