opposition
Example Sentences
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Sweden's main opposition Social Democrats are in favour of lowering the age to 14.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
In fact, he has expressed active opposition to A.I. regulation.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The one-off move has been criticised by Spain's opposition.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The new leader of the opposition, Cheng Li-wun, has visited Chinese leader Xi Jinping and adopted a much more conciliatory position toward Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Just as Jackson had warned, opposition to the slave trade was now being linked to ending slavery altogether.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing opposition
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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100 SAT words Beginning with "O"
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