opposing

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Instead, the party's candidate, Kenyon, is focusing on hyper-local issues such as opposing new housing developments on green-belt land, pitching himself as a "normal" local lad.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

McDonnell sent a similar letter, also opposing the proposed charter reforms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the greenery on the opposing South African side.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

But this year, Misiorowski has cut his walks in half, and opposing hitters have an MLB-worst .150 batting average against him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The first instance of organized resistance to the suffragist movement took place in 1871 when Godey’s Lady’s Book published a petition to the US Congress opposing votes for women.

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