opposed to
Example Sentences
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To achieve their objectives, leveraged ETFs use derivatives as opposed to investing directly in the underlying shares of a company.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“Union leaders and workers are more willing to use strikes as a way to advance gains, as opposed to just an absolute last resort,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
However, Stokes' bowling average is much better when is he leading England - taking his wickets at 28 apiece as captain, opposed to nearly 33 when not.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama downplayed concerns Friday raised by protesters opposed to a planned tourism complex linked to US President Donald Trump's family, saying there was "no reason to worry".
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
As opposed to here, where the girls shut down every time I say the word Hudson.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
