: 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 people who are opposed to aid should realize that this is a very powerful source of strength for us.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
Similarly, 69% of respondents with a college education were opposed to the order, while a smaller majority of those without a college education, 56%, were also opposed.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Despite decades of progress, Black and Brown communities continue to face disproportionate punishment, something that’s eerily similar to the racial injustice King passionately opposed.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
However, most Democrats have remained firmly opposed to the bill.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
Similarly, 69% of respondents with a college education were opposed to the order, while a smaller majority of those without a college education, 56%, were also opposed.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Despite decades of progress, Black and Brown communities continue to face disproportionate punishment, something that’s eerily similar to the racial injustice King passionately opposed.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
However, most Democrats have remained firmly opposed to the bill.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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