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oppose

[uh-pohz] / əˈpoʊz /




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Kenya has never recorded a case of Ebola and many oppose the idea of bringing potential carriers of the highly contagious disease into the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

More Americans now say the energy-hungry facilities have more downsides than positives, according to the Pew Research Center, and 71% oppose having one built in their own area, according to a March Gallup survey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

The plane lands with a few bumps, and as we race along the runway, the forces of the plane’s momentum and the brakes oppose each other.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan




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