opposition
Example Sentences
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The proposals come as opposition to data-center construction grows across the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The initiative faces broad opposition across the government, parliament and business sector, but opinion polls suggest the vote could be tight.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Despite the opposition, the planning commission voted unanimously to advance the project.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
She would go on to govern for 15 years, turning the TMC into India's most successful regional party and herself into one of the country's most formidable opposition politicians.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“My client is an officer of the law, Mr. McAllister. By refusing to lower the volume of your music, you were in direct opposition to a police order.”
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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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