: 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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The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission unanimously denied the Archdiocese's petition to bulldoze the church and its rectory after a hearing that drew about a hundred people, most opposed to demolition.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Democrats favored a shutdown by just 47% to 43%, while 59% of independents were opposed.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
The Independent reported that more than half of Brits backed digital IDs in June, with fewer than 20% opposed.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Anyone who has been to the West Bank and seen how Israeli security forces and settlers operate and often abuse the Palestinian population will quickly understand why Palestinians are so opposed (and often violently so) to Israel’s presence there.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Democrats favored a shutdown by just 47% to 43%, while 59% of independents were opposed.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
The Independent reported that more than half of Brits backed digital IDs in June, with fewer than 20% opposed.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Anyone who has been to the West Bank and seen how Israeli security forces and settlers operate and often abuse the Palestinian population will quickly understand why Palestinians are so opposed (and often violently so) to Israel’s presence there.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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