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opposite

[op-uh-zit, -sit] / ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt /




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The thrusters were mounted on opposite sides of a CubeSat positioned on a custom magnetic levitation test platform known as the MagLev.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Ali praised Dosanjh's ability to bring warmth and restraint to emotionally complex scenes, particularly opposite Shah's character who struggles with Alzheimer's disease.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

On the opposite end, we find that consumer staples like supermarket stocks and healthcare are the laggards, delivering returns of 0.38% and 0.42% a month on average during rising rate cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

During these events, the temperature of the surface of the sea in the central-eastern Pacific is cooler - the opposite of what is seen during El Niño.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But what if the opposite was true for those who lived across the lands?

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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