: set or placed in opposition : contrary
with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought—
Felix G. Rohatyn
Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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In a much different, much opposed way — one involving central heat — Bolger has spent the past three decades conducting his own half-mad American experiment in education.
—Joseph Bernstein Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 3 June 2024
The United Steelworkers union, which like U.S. Steel is headquartered in the swing state of Pennsylvania, is opposed, as are both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 May 2024
Although company proposals often pass with overwhelming numbers at the annual shareholder meeting, some large investors are opposed.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Most Israelis are opposed, pointing to the immense costs of stationing thousands of troops in the territory that is home to 2.3 million Palestinians.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
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Joseph Bernstein Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 3 June 2024
The United Steelworkers union, which like U.S. Steel is headquartered in the swing state of Pennsylvania, is opposed, as are both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 May 2024
Although company proposals often pass with overwhelming numbers at the annual shareholder meeting, some large investors are opposed.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Most Israelis are opposed, pointing to the immense costs of stationing thousands of troops in the territory that is home to 2.3 million Palestinians.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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