1
as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
had the temerity to oppugn the merits of a study in a discipline that he knows nothing about
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2
as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
guardians of liberty who staunchly oppugned tyranny, whether from the right or the left
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California’s attorney general challenged the deployment, seeking a temporary restraining order over what the state has described as the Trump administration’s failure to properly follow the statute that allows federalizing the guard.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
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His lawyers, meanwhile, challenged the legality of Khalil’s detention and contend he was targeted for his pro-Palestinian views in violation of his constitutional rights.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot more vocally opposed pension sweeteners during her term, including a last-ditch attempt to convince Pritzker to veto firefighter pension legislation that was projected to add between $18 million and $30 million to the city’s annual bill.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Local Democratic leaders had opposed the move, accusing the Republican president of fueling the disorder.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The announcement also prompted concern among bloggers who write about Disney parks in California and Florida, who questioned the impact the restrictions could have on the thousands who visit the parks each year from Venezuela.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Holland has been one of the more active UFC competitors since losing that contest by decision, fighting at middleweight and welterweight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The video, shared by News Nation, shows adults standing in a hallway when several men and women begin fighting.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Lebanon has been in talks with the International Monetary Fund for years over a recovery plan that would include billions in loans and require the country to combat corruption, restructure its banks, and bring improvements to diverse public services, including electricity and water.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Lawn mowing encourages lateral shoot growth, resulting in a thicker lawn that is better able to combat weeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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“Oppugn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugn. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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