as in objects (to)
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Yet while most of the country opposes the Iran conflict, Republican voters maintain their support for the president’s actions — a major factor in the defeat of Thursday’s measure.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Hezbollah, which opposes the talks and was not represented, escalated attacks on northern Israel as negotiations began.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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State Climatologist Luigi Romolo hates to lose.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Jokic hates to admit it, but his eyes often light up at the opportunity to prove the best offense is superior to the best defense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Dissents (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissents%20%28from%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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