opposition

Example Sentences

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And a former adviser to Labour on home affairs, Danny Shaw, acknowledged that the party also failed to plan for the long term when in opposition.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Even so, drawing in local figures has helped to break the "spiral of silence" some Fidesz-dominated rural communities, where opposition supporters previously felt isolated or reluctant to express their views, Zsiga added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Hyunsoo Lee, a sophomore and the academic officer for Harvard’s student government, says student opposition to the cap isn’t just about undergrads complaining that grading may get harder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

What makes this moment different is that the skepticism is not confined to the opposition.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 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