- present participle of oppose.
opposing
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Cardinals can surprise you — just ask the Rams — but Denver does a good job of tamping down opposing quarterbacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
I have a hunch that if you weren’t on opposing sides when it comes to paying off your mortgage, you would find another hot-button issue to disagree about.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Beyaz compares PPARD's opposing roles to "the force" in Star Wars.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Many include AI depictions of opposing candidates, and even more lack disclaimers about the use of the tech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The divisions of the 1790s did not match up with Jefferson's categories, either, since those supporting and those opposing a more powerful national government had all been good Whigs.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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