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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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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Of course, this is exactly what Americans are seeing from ICE agents, why ICE has lost the trust of the majority of the American people, and why ICE is losing dozens of federal and state court challenges nationwide.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Minnesota’s lawsuit challenges the withholding of $243 million of this money.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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Any bill that seeks to curb the right to peaceful protest without a compelling government interest is unlikely to survive a First Amendment challenge, and our union, which represents faculty and staff at CUNY, particularly opposes Intro 175.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the Senate, Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania strongly supports the strikes against Iran, while Republican Rand Paul opposes them.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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That nobody ever questions Louise is part of the conceit.—
Malavika Kannan,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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By juxtaposing humble materials like wood and tagua-nut shell with diamonds and gemstones, the line also questions conventional notions of what’s truly precious.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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What fights will Zuffa stage and who will show them?—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Everyone fights in their own way.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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This combats dynamic pricing based on your search history, which could lead to higher fares.—
Christopher Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Last Gift Study, launched in 2017, combats that issue by conducting an autopsy immediately after a patient’s death.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Oppugns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugns. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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