oppose

Example Sentences

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Groups that oppose the plant want to make sure that doesn’t happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In Yountville, population 3,400, employers like Keller who oppose this project say they want more workforce housing—just not this version.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Independent voters oppose US military action against Iran by 60 to 31 percent, according to a recent Quinnipiac University survey.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

But breaking from his typically conciliatory tone, he told MSPs that it was "not good enough" to support the general principles of the bill only to oppose it at stage three.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

To those weapons, Atahuallpa’s troops, without animals on which to ride into battle, could oppose only stone, bronze, or wooden clubs, maces, and hand axes, plus slingshots and quilted armor.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond