- present participle of oppose.
opposing
Example Sentences
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In January, after nearly three million people signed a parliamentary petition opposing the introduction of digital IDs, the government changed its approach.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Hundreds of actors and directors have signed a letter opposing the merger, warning it would choke production in an industry already battered by years of consolidation and cost-cutting.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
It was the first time since the university began asking the question in 2018 that the group seeking closure outnumbered those with the opposing view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
But the victory came with an asterisk: Folarin Balogun, a Brooklyn-born striker who leads the team in goals, got a red card for fouling an opposing player.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
Todd was struggling to stay upright against the opposing center, who kept shoving him from behind.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
