be opposed

Example Sentences

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Crucially, a Hormuz toll system would likely be opposed by China, a key ally of Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Stroll met with former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner again this week, but Newey is said by sources to be opposed his former colleague joining Aston Martin.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

I do believe that a majority of Americans, if they understood exactly what was happening, would be opposed to it.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

He has also intermittently worked to block their release, even while suggesting publicly that he would not be opposed to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Scoob decides to just go ahead and say what’s on his mind: “I’m sure you knew people would be opposed to it, right? Why put yourself through pain for someone you didn’t know?”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone