opposition

Example Sentences

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The prospect of direct negotiations is likely to kick up fierce opposition from Hezbollah and its political ally, the Lebanese Shiite party Amal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

By facilitating dialogue with Taipei’s opposition while mediating the Iran crisis, Beijing is attempting to position itself as a responsible regional stabilizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The leader of Israel’s opposition, Yair Lapid, was less sanguine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In the run up to the hearings, the opposition groups say, the police banned more than a dozen of their meetings.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

For the first time, he informed Alvarez directly of his opposition to the project.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik