opposed

Example Sentences

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Oman’s foreign minister put a positive spin on the talks Friday, claiming they helped “identify areas for possible progress”—as opposed to making progress.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other American paragons of virtue who were publicly opposed at the time: William Lloyd Garrison, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Frederick Douglass.

From Los Angeles Times

Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska was more blunt, saying he has long opposed federal control of elections.

From Salon

He was opposed to peace talks, but nonetheless traveled to Havana in 2018 to meet with government negotiators.

From Barron's

That means companies that are reporting relatively large adjusted earnings, as opposed to real earnings, might have a target on their backs from the market’s perspective.

From Barron's