in opposition to
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1
: in a way that is against someone or something
He spoke in opposition to the new law.
Her theories stand in opposition to traditional beliefs.
2
: in a way that shows how two things are different or disagree
two words that can be defined in opposition to each other
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In Israel, protesters flooded the streets in opposition to Netanyahu’s restarting of the war.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
His detention has touched off protests across the country following a Trump administration order to crack down on student activism on college campuses in opposition to the Israel-Hamas war.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
The group generates articles, videos and podcasts largely in opposition to GMOs.
—USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
A day later, eight activists protested outside Rep. Laurel Libby's home in opposition to her views.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
His detention has touched off protests across the country following a Trump administration order to crack down on student activism on college campuses in opposition to the Israel-Hamas war.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
The group generates articles, videos and podcasts largely in opposition to GMOs.
—USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
A day later, eight activists protested outside Rep. Laurel Libby's home in opposition to her views.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in opposition to
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“In opposition to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20opposition%20to. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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