be opposed

Example Sentences

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Australia would be opposed to that effort, Bowen said in an interview on WSJ’s What’s News podcast on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

I do believe that a majority of Americans, if they understood exactly what was happening, would be opposed to it.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

“I wouldn’t be opposed to it,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

Despite White's reservations, Pereira's popularity with fans and the stakes of the contest - Jones' undefeated streak versus Pereira's attempt at winning three belts - mean it's not a bout many would be opposed to.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2024

Moreover, I could not claim to be opposed to war as a matter of general principle.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien