in opposition to
idiom
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 response, one day after that, pro-trans activists protested outside of Libby's home, in opposition to her beliefs about transgender athletes in women's and girls' sports.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Mayor Tom Carney and Vice Mayor Juli Casale should stand firm in opposition to the union’s demands for lavish retirement benefits.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
On Monday, the U.S. voted against a U.N. resolution condemning Russia’s war—joining Russia in opposition to a measure backed by Ukraine and its European allies.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The call to action comes after other organizations held protests in Washington and other cities across the country on Monday in opposition to President Donald Trump's agenda and Musk's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Mayor Tom Carney and Vice Mayor Juli Casale should stand firm in opposition to the union’s demands for lavish retirement benefits.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
On Monday, the U.S. voted against a U.N. resolution condemning Russia’s war—joining Russia in opposition to a measure backed by Ukraine and its European allies.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The call to action comes after other organizations held protests in Washington and other cities across the country on Monday in opposition to President Donald Trump's agenda and Musk's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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“In opposition to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20opposition%20to. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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