opposition
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The U.S has more than 3,000 operating data centers, and despite growing opposition to such facilities, more than 1,500 new data centers are in various stages of development.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
A lawyer by profession, Mundubile became the main opposition challenger after a fractured anti-government camp rallied around him through the Tonse Alliance, a coalition of opposition parties seeking to defeat Hichilema.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Plaid is in a minority in the Senedd and the party is vulnerable to defeats if the opposition votes against it.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The sheer diversity of the opposition took me by surprise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Four days later, the contractor who had been selected to build the controversial project suddenly pulled out, citing “fiercer than usual” opposition.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
"Obviously we discuss about the oppositions and their bowling strengths. It is all normal for every batter."
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
And you need to be able to reach out to your oppositions and talk in their language and say, what are you doing?
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2024
According to court documents, Tesla claimed that in communications between the parties following Mr Ali's oppositions, he offered to sell his trade mark for £750,000.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
“They may still have honest oppositions but I think it’s important that there’s transparency around who funds them.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
On top of all the other oppositions, there may have been this final one: bartender, priest.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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