in opposition to

Example Sentences

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Every major American medical association to consider this issue has come out in opposition to “conversion therapy” for youth and endorsed its prohibition.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

While a number of videos show chants in opposition to both the Islamic Republic and the deposed monarchy.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The White House last week suspended implementation of a tech cooperation deal with Britain, saying it was in opposition to the UK's tech rules.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

“She did a significant disservice to her community and to herself in her remarks to the Club America and I stand in opposition to those remarks,” he said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

This book has therefore been deliberately written in opposition to certain conventions which have become established in ‘these postmodern days’.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton