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But if Trump follows through on even a fraction of the things he has promised — purging the civil service, instituting mass deportations including internment camps, jailing or even executing his political opponents — we will instead be witnessing the beginning of an unprecedented weakening of American democracy.

From Salon

The Azerbaijani government is using COP29 to crack down on environmental activists and other political opponents, according to human rights groups.

From BBC

His other opponents - mostly former UFC fighters - have been picked wisely, and now he has chosen to face a man 31 years his senior in a winnable contest.

From BBC

Jones was the mastermind behind South Africa’s ‘blitz’ defence, with tacklers rushing up in defence, attempting to shut down opponents’ time and space.

From BBC

Opponents argue against their routine use, and members of the Senate are historically protective of their role as a check on the executive branch.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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