as in objects (to)
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In the movie, Neil (Richard Benjamin in his feature film debut) opposes the competitive, consumerist values fervently practiced by Brenda’s family.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Getty Images Turkey opposes a military intervention against warning such an action would lead to regional instability.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Unless one hates and fears the same people the leaders in the Legislature hate and fear, one is disqualified from employment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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For anyone who loves the idea of a mani that looks clean and intentional (but hates the upkeep), this nail concealer feels like the perfect everyday solution.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Dissents (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissents%20%28from%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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