opposition
Example Sentences
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He repeatedly attacked Raman over her opposition to a law that prohibits homeless encampments from coming within 500 feet of schools and day-care centers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
There has been major opposition to the development of a £13.5m apartment block near Carrickfergus Castle, a major tourist attraction in County Antrim.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
While other sports unions have succumbed to a salary cap—the NHL wiped out the entire 2004-05 season to get there—the MLB Players Association has remained steadfast in its opposition against the concept for generations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Utahns have also deluged Cox with thousands of letters in opposition, while regularly convening on the state Capitol with unflattering signs featuring O’Leary and Cox.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Fernanda's opposition lasted until the day when Meme broke down her resistance with the news that the Americans wanted to hear her play the clavichord.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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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