opposition
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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 largely informal opposition had consisted mainly of local cities that warned another sales tax would disproportionately burden the poorest residents and force shoppers across the county border in hopes of finding lower costs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
If a player is booked or sent off but the foul was actually committed by the opposition team, the decision can be changed.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
He bought it despite initial opposition from his wife and her father, and did not tell his own mother of his planned move until the purchase was complete.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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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