: 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 the 2024 London mayoral election, some of the angriest and most common criticisms of sitting mayor Sadiq Khan were complaints about the ULEZ—even though more Londoners supported expanding the ULEZ to all of London, compared to those opposed.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Even when their perspective on the music industry seemed diametrically opposed, their brotherly bond kept them rooting for each other.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
The legislature has passed through the state senate (where 26 were in favor and nine opposed) and onto the assembly floor (47 in favor, 17 opposed).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
Some environmental groups are opposed to the project altogether.
—Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 14 Aug. 2024
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Christine Ro, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Even when their perspective on the music industry seemed diametrically opposed, their brotherly bond kept them rooting for each other.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
The legislature has passed through the state senate (where 26 were in favor and nine opposed) and onto the assembly floor (47 in favor, 17 opposed).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
Some environmental groups are opposed to the project altogether.
—Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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