opposition

Example Sentences

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French opposition appeared to be lifted by the addition of wording that meant any action would need to be "defensive."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The case triggered protests in Tamil Nadu, with state opposition lawmakers among those who took to the streets.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“What we’re seeing is that supporting trans people isn’t unpopular — it’s that the loudest opposition has gone unanswered in some places,” Hack said.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Hyunsoo Lee, a sophomore and the academic officer for Harvard’s student government, says student opposition to the cap isn’t just about undergrads complaining that grading may get harder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

By “duty,” Jefferson meant his obligation to orchestrate the opposition to Adams’s presidency.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis