oppose
Example Sentences
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PepsiCo expects to hire fewer drivers, anticipating retraining some, while unions oppose autonomous trucks; Arizona has a welcoming regulatory environment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Steven Lyons' lawyer Arne Kloosterman has confirmed that he is planning to oppose the move when his client appears before Amsterdam District Court on Thursday.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“Who would oppose the construction of a new school in a community like Compton?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Waldorf didn’t oppose abortion, but she had never considered that the law could apply to her.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
“You want me to oppose him all by myself?”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing oppose
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 1
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