opposition

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Past proposals to use it in County Fermanagh faced significant political and community opposition.

From BBC

"The decision of the king emeritus depends on him, it's up to him and the Royal Household, it's not up to the government or the opposition," said the Justice Minister, Félix Bolaños.

From BBC

France has led opposition to the deal and unsuccessfully attempted to block it over worries for its farmers, who fear being undercut by cheaper goods from Brazil and its neighbours.

From Barron's

On a bridge next to the Kremlin on a drizzly Friday morning, a lone Russian police officer stood looking at the half-dozen bunches of flowers laying in memory of slain opposition figure Boris Nemtsov.

From Barron's

If war breaks out, Haftan said he believes Iran might target Kurdish opposition positions in northern Iraq.

From Barron's