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
In Bosnia, by contrast, an opposition politician was sentenced to three years in prison for "glorifying" Karadžić and Mladić in January 2026.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Mundubile took refuge the day after the August 13 election at an international human rights organisation after police raided his home in an operation against the opposition.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
A packed audience voiced opposition to the new proposals and the tracks altogether.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The notion that black people have always been united in opposition to American caste systems is sheer myth.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
The 39-year-old has also netted six and five goals against South American heavyweights Uruguay and Brazil respectively while European oppositions have fared little better.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Confessions II” is, by nature, an album of these oppositions.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
"Obviously we discuss about the oppositions and their bowling strengths. It is all normal for every batter."
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
“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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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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