1
as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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2
as in to fight
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of oppose
The council passed a budget for the fiscal year that started Wednesday without those cuts, which were opposed by McCarty.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The mass layoff plan, which would represent the most radical overhaul in the firm's nearly 90-year history, is staunchly opposed by German lawmakers and powerful labor unions.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The group, known as SSPX, celebrates the traditional Latin Mass and opposes some modern church reforms.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Some left-leaning policy organizations also oppose the charges.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for oppose
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The mass layoff plan, which would represent the most radical overhaul in the firm's nearly 90-year history, is staunchly opposed by German lawmakers and powerful labor unions.
—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The group, known as SSPX, celebrates the traditional Latin Mass and opposes some modern church reforms.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Some left-leaning policy organizations also oppose the charges.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for oppose
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Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.
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Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?
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Two firefighters died from injures sustained while fighting the blaze.
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The action is set in the 1750s with Washington as a young man eager to fight, initially as a British officer in a period of complex loyalties.
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In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
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Sourcing executives face a dual challenge—leveraging AI to combat rising tariffs and geopolitical shipping disruptions while also navigating a shifting, high-stakes regulatory compliance environment.
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“Oppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppose. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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