opposer

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“If California legalizes sports gambling it becomes very unlikely that another state would arise as the consumer-oriented opposer of sports gambling.”

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2022

The sole opposer was outgoing council member Brandon Todd, Ward 4 Democrat.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2020

But, by other accounts he was charged before the council for being a rebel since the year 1640; his being an opposer of Montrose; his being at Mauchlin muir, &c.

From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John

With what perfect confidence may we refer every objector, every accuser, every opposer, to this blessed manager!

From The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III by Mackintosh, C. (Charles) H. (Henry)

Now the opposer had been destroyed, and no further obstacle stood in his path.

From Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion by Henham, Ernest G.