the opposition
noun
: a person or group that someone is trying to defeat or succeed against : a person or group that someone is competing with
The coach advised her team not to underestimate the opposition.
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Save Austin Now, the political action committee that led the opposition to Proposition Q, has since launched a petition drive to put a charter amendment on the May 2026 ballot.
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Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
But Dykes said the fake clap signal — where quarterbacks will widen their arms and bring their hands together quickly before stopping short of making contact — allows quarterbacks to see what the opposition’s plan is on that down.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Trump has pursued a two-track strategy of outreach to the opposition, while also pressuring — and at times praising — Caracas’ interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Overall, the opposition in the poll was 86%, while 83% of respondents from military households and 68% of Republicans did not want military action in Greenland.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
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Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
But Dykes said the fake clap signal — where quarterbacks will widen their arms and bring their hands together quickly before stopping short of making contact — allows quarterbacks to see what the opposition’s plan is on that down.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Trump has pursued a two-track strategy of outreach to the opposition, while also pressuring — and at times praising — Caracas’ interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Overall, the opposition in the poll was 86%, while 83% of respondents from military households and 68% of Republicans did not want military action in Greenland.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
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“The opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20opposition. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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