put in opposition

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And often these things are put in opposition to each other.

From The Verge • Jan. 19, 2021

At the first look it seems very promising that in the old dialogue of Aristo of Pella, a Hebrew Christian, Jason, is put in opposition to the Alexandrian Jew, Papiscus.

From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Buchanan, Neil

This and that are frequently put in opposition to each other; this, to express what is nearer in place or time; that, what is more remote.

From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold

Dr. Warburton has very happily observed, that O sweet Oliver is a quotation from an old song; I believe there are two quotations put in opposition to each other.

From Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies by Johnson, Samuel

This determines that the words, but deceiveth his own heart, are not put in opposition to seemeth to be religious, but to bridleth not his tongue. 

From Human Nature and Other Sermons by Morley, Henry