: 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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While some medical interest groups have endorsed the legislation, others are opposed.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025
The head of the U.S. Space Force is moving ahead with plans to pull talent from Air National Guard units to help build up the still new-military service — but several governors remain opposed and argue it tramples on their rights to retain control over their state units.
—Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Last season the previous coaching staff routinely insisted the team wasn’t opposed to 3-pointers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
The two primary organizations with HOA manager membership, Community Associations Institute and California Association of Community Managers, are presently opposed to licensing of managers.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
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Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025
The head of the U.S. Space Force is moving ahead with plans to pull talent from Air National Guard units to help build up the still new-military service — but several governors remain opposed and argue it tramples on their rights to retain control over their state units.
—Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Last season the previous coaching staff routinely insisted the team wasn’t opposed to 3-pointers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
The two primary organizations with HOA manager membership, Community Associations Institute and California Association of Community Managers, are presently opposed to licensing of managers.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for opposed
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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