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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To challenge an insurer’s assertion in New York or many other states that material is a trade secret, requesters must make a public records filing for the material through their department of insurance.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Acosta attempts By the time Epstein’s probation was over in 2010, Epstein was facing intense new scrutiny, as dozens of underage girls began filing federal civil lawsuits against him, including one that challenged the legality of his deal and threatened to put him in prison.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Based on similar moral panics among Democratic politicos proposing bans on new data center development from Oregon to Georgia, the Left seems ready to unite to oppose AI because of its extraordinary potential for economic productivity.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The proposal faced pushback from Councilmember Steve Goble, who said his constituents would likely oppose putting a dispensary in their neighborhood.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Staley, the incumbent sheriff, has questioned his lack of law enforcement experience.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The commissioners who appointed her should be forced to defend their appointee or question her judgment — one or the other.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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The designation, which Anthropic will fight in court, could become a serious problem for the startup, which earns its revenue through enterprise software sales to companies that might currently or one day want to work with the military in some capacity.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors are fighting to prevent Cox from being able to cross examine witnesses.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Earlier Wednesday, Ellison held a news conference to promote legislation that would give his office more staff and new legal tools to combat Medicaid fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Read Rose’s comprehensive story about the barriers the industry is facing, and how its leaders are attempting to combat them.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Oppugn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugn. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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