opposed

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Most of the 126 authorities and organisations the government consulted before presenting the bill were critical or opposed the measure, including the police and the prison service.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Government attorneys also sent subpoenas seeking further documentation, said those familiar with the probe, a move that was opposed by the company’s lawyers.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“The dynamic of having a very popular mayor who is very opposed to a tax measure was something that was very tough to overcome,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The city has not publicly endorsed or opposed the ballot proposals backed by WOW, and Mayor James Butts declined to comment on those initiatives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Almost every demonstration has been accompanied by protests and even confrontations staged by those opposed to the movement.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler