opposer
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“If California legalizes sports gambling it becomes very unlikely that another state would arise as the consumer-oriented opposer of sports gambling.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2022
The sole opposer was outgoing council member Brandon Todd, Ward 4 Democrat.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2020
There he took a conspicuous part and became the uncompromising opposer of all measures that were not within the pale of the constitution or were tinctured with oppression.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson
Thus Mr. Craig continued, not only a firm friend to the reformation, but a bold opposer of every incroachment made upon the crown and dignity of the Lord Jesus Christ.
From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by John Howie
But, strange as it may appear, the opposer of the earth's roundness has more of a case—or less of a want of case—than the arithmetical squarer of the circle.
From A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II by David Eugene Smith
