opposed

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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

“That means notch lapels, button cuffs and pants with belt loops, as opposed to peak lapels, French cuffs and side adjusters.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The goal, Rice said, was to get them to consider “who is your audience and how do you reach them and make it matter to them, as opposed to what you want to do.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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