opposition
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Bass, during Tuesday’s kickoff, criticized Raman for her opposition to a law that keeps homeless encampments at least 500 feet from schools.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The stadium businesses did not similarly list their opposition to the parking and event tax initiatives.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Jim Ross, a veteran California political consultant who didn’t work for either side of the proposal, said Lurie’s opposition made the measure a tough sell to voters given the mayor’s consistently high approval ratings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Despite opposition from local residents, the airport was given government permission in 2024 to increase passenger capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million passengers a year.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“Noun. A person who acts in opposition to the established authority, who is not necessarily regarded as a belligerent.”
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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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