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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On social media, on the other hand, the opposition is everywhere.
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Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2024
Democratic strategist Tom Watson predicted the sight of Trump will instantly galvanize Democrats and also tamp down the opposition to Biden.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 July 2024
Moon highlighted the misguided and intentional nature of the opposition to DEI, referencing how some groups define it as rewarding and punishing individuals based on identity.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 July 2024
Lettieri from the opposition and Casares from the status quo group both fit that description.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
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Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2024
Democratic strategist Tom Watson predicted the sight of Trump will instantly galvanize Democrats and also tamp down the opposition to Biden.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 July 2024
Moon highlighted the misguided and intentional nature of the opposition to DEI, referencing how some groups define it as rewarding and punishing individuals based on identity.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 July 2024
Lettieri from the opposition and Casares from the status quo group both fit that description.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
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“The opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20opposition. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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