opposition
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"This law is like a strait jacket," said another opposition lawmaker, Alejandro Reyes.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Jenner, Reform UK Wales's deputy leader, also noted that First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth had previously described the situation as "extremely frustrating" in opposition, and urged it to become a priority.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Iran continued negotiations with the U.S. for financial relief despite an overnight military skirmish and internal hard-line opposition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Despite massive vocal opposition, cognitive offloading is addictive, and our capacity for deep work atrophies with every use.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The suffragists grew accustomed to opposition to their goals and tactics from both men and women, but soon crowds gathered to oppose women picketing the White House.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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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