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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At least two lawsuits have been filed challenging this law.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025 -
The sport challenges participants’ ability to problem solve and navigate outdoor challenges, all against the clock.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many activists in Oak Park have consistently opposed the cameras and called for their removal.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump does not oppose the plan and has decided not to intervene in the conflict, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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Parents had questioned the safety of the roof installation and associated smells, prompting the district to conduct air quality tests, according to an Aug. 1 letter to parents.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The crowd also questioned the president's approach to immigration enforcement.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Following emancipation, Black families fought to reunite, underscoring the idea of family as foundational to their status as free people, as described by the National Museum of African American History and Culture.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The stunt team and fight choreographers deserve tremendous credit as well.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Holt serves on the board of the Family Nurturing Center, a social service organization combating child abuse in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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One of the best ways to combat AIDS is to prevent new infections in the first place.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Oppugn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugn. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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