: set or placed in opposition : contrary
… with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought …—
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Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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This is news that is bound to be celebrated by many in the creative community who have become loudly and vehemently opposed to anything AI encroaching on Hollywood.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
The vote in Reading, population 26,610, was 10,638 in favor of the audit to 4,124 opposed.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Democrats say they are not entirely opposed to voter identification at the polls, despite longstanding concerns.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Some medical organizations, including the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, are also opposed.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
The vote in Reading, population 26,610, was 10,638 in favor of the audit to 4,124 opposed.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Democrats say they are not entirely opposed to voter identification at the polls, despite longstanding concerns.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Some medical organizations, including the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, are also opposed.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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