opposition
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The supreme election council was meeting on Friday to hear the opposition party's objection to the court's decision.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
As a congresswoman, Gabbard had in particular expressed opposition to going to war against Iran.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The true artist must be the voice of opposition, of negativity, and should bellow “No! in thunder”—the phrase is Melville’s—to the easy affirmations of our complacent society.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Human Rights Watch also cited the case in this year's report on Tanzania, pointing to a broader crackdown on opposition figures, activists and free expression.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
I could tell from the reports that the opposition to integration was strong.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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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