1
as in resistance
the inclination to resist
most of the opposition to the proposed smoking ban is coming from bar owners worried about its impact on their businesses
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2
as in oppositeness
the quality or state of being as different as possible
her actions stand in direct opposition to her words
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While Swinney is sticking to his principles, after getting blown out by Georgia, the media and even former players are starting to question his opposition to adapting to the new rules.
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Don Yaeger, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
President Biden in March announced his opposition to the deal, with Harris largely mirroring his language.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
The video was released after the massive opposition march on Saturday (Aug. 17), which brought together thousands of people in Caracas and other cities worldwide, including Tokyo, Mexico City and Miami.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2024
State of play: Machado this week called on Venezuelans all over the world to protest with printouts of ballots that opposition campaign volunteers obtained from 80% of precincts showing González won.
—Astrid Galván, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
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Don Yaeger, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
President Biden in March announced his opposition to the deal, with Harris largely mirroring his language.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
The video was released after the massive opposition march on Saturday (Aug. 17), which brought together thousands of people in Caracas and other cities worldwide, including Tokyo, Mexico City and Miami.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2024
State of play: Machado this week called on Venezuelans all over the world to protest with printouts of ballots that opposition campaign volunteers obtained from 80% of precincts showing González won.
—Astrid Galván, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposition. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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