1
as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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2
as in to fight
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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Recent Examples of oppose
The proposal has drawn national attention as Republican lawmakers have opposed it and have gone on Fox News to criticize it as an infringement on parental rights.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
His remarks are at odds with the state's GOP, as California Senate oppose the bill, arguing that the legislation prioritizes political agendas over the safety and security of California residents.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
One of them is his refusal to recognize Russia’s unilateral annexation of Crimea in 2014 – a step that Mr. Trump is demanding of him, and that European leaders also oppose.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2025
The Office of Public Advocate also opposes simply removing the obligations of companies that are carriers of last resort without taking action to protect consumers, Falcon said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
His remarks are at odds with the state's GOP, as California Senate oppose the bill, arguing that the legislation prioritizes political agendas over the safety and security of California residents.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
One of them is his refusal to recognize Russia’s unilateral annexation of Crimea in 2014 – a step that Mr. Trump is demanding of him, and that European leaders also oppose.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2025
The Office of Public Advocate also opposes simply removing the obligations of companies that are carriers of last resort without taking action to protect consumers, Falcon said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Farthing is being charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting an officer, according to online court records.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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That combination creates a hard, thin, and durable blade that resists rust and holds a tough edge.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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In the final season of the Emmy-winning drama series, June will fight to take down Gilead with Luke and Moira joining the resistance, per Hulu.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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No medication cures measles, only time and the hope that a child’s body can fight it.—
Dan Sweeney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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On his ninth day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to combat antisemitism.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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This product is designed to help combat the signs of aging and promote smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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“Oppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppose. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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