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.

Examples of the opposition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On Wednesday, protests continued in the capital, with lawmakers in the opposition party gathering to demonstrate both in- and outside Parliament. — Connor Greene, Time, 22 July 2026

While part of the opposition is hoping for a possible internal split within the government, analysts agree that such a scenario is unlikely. — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

One does not judge a quarterback on his ability to tackle the opposition. — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

For some, this might have meant sitting in a compact defensive block to contain energy, while others rested on the ball, retaining possession and moving around the opposition. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for the opposition

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