opposition
Example Sentences
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Bovino’s aggressive tactics sparked intense opposition from Angelenos, including those gathered in the streets in front of the sprawling federal office complex in downtown Los Angeles on June 9.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Even if the federal government were to give its blessing, there would be opposition from state attorneys general and “significant” lobbying against the deal by the rest of the industry, Fitzgerald said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Watchmen and Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof, a signatory who has an overall deal with Warner Bros Discovery, further voiced his opposition on social media.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Hungarian stocks rose to record highs and the forint hit a four-year high against the euro Monday after the country’s opposition Tisza party secured a landslide victory in parliamentary elections.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Despite his opposition to my own dietary indiscretions, Stephen Kellner insisted there was no finer candy for trick-or-treaters than Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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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