oppose

Example Sentences

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Sixty-five percent of Americans oppose the construction of new data centers in their community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

What’s most concerning is the use of actual residents’ identities — without their knowledge or consent — to oppose life-saving clean air standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The council ultimately voted to oppose the plans at a meeting in December and wrote to the government.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Independent voters oppose US military action against Iran by 60 to 31 percent, according to a recent Quinnipiac University survey.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

To those weapons, Atahuallpa’s troops, without animals on which to ride into battle, could oppose only stone, bronze, or wooden clubs, maces, and hand axes, plus slingshots and quilted armor.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond