1
as in challenges
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 opposes
to strive to reduce or eliminate
guardians of liberty who staunchly oppugned tyranny, whether from the right or the left
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 June 2026 -
That’s what makes shadow AI fundamentally different from the shadow IT challenges companies have dealt with for years.—
Syed Ali,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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If Dumerlus is sentenced to the maximum penalty (Trump would surely prefer the death penalty, but Canada opposes it), the country with the maple leaf will be viewed favorably by the president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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PayPal and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel has contributed $3 million to the California Business Roundtable, which opposes the tax.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Someone who questions burnout culture may be perceived as less committed.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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President again questions election results In the first round, Cepeda earned 41% of the vote, while de la Espriella garnered 44%, according to official results.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The East Wing’s demolition and 999-seat ballroom — now projected at $600 million — are fueling legal, ethical and security fights over who pays and what protections are truly needed.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Rizos Curls’ 6-in-1 Styling Cream is a lightweight multitasker that defines curls, fights frizz, provides flexible hold, and offers heat protection.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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LilyAna’s version is also packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for deep penetrating hydration that combats any of the infamous drying side effects associated with the ingredient.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Saturday’s blaze comes as the city combats a massive increase in fatal fires this year.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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“Oppugns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugns. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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