: set or placed in opposition : contrary
with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought—
Felix G. Rohatyn
Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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The mayor of nearby Fairfield recently shared with The Daily Beast that of the hundreds of messages she's received regarding the project, 95% are opposed to it.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Taylor said companies are opposed to how the department has set up the discounts.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Taylor said companies are opposed to how the department has set up the discounts.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for opposed
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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