: set or placed in opposition : contrary
with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought—
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Felix G. Rohatynvoters who are opposed to the plan
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Sentiment differs although the majority of the board, including importantly from all-powerful India, are opposed to Afghanistan being sanctioned.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
At the time, the actress was under the control of MGM studio head Louis B. Mayer, who was opposed to her starting a romantic relationship with Rose.
—Haley Van Horn, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Democrats who are opposed to Cuban communism say the aftermath of any potential regime change would present its own challenges, which could be difficult to manage under the Trump administration’s isolationist tendencies, Rubio notwithstanding.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
In previous years, Eastern and Southern Ukraine, where most of the fighting has taken place, were most opposed to the war, while the less affected areas in Northern and Western Ukraine were keen to pursue victory, Gallup found.
—Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
At the time, the actress was under the control of MGM studio head Louis B. Mayer, who was opposed to her starting a romantic relationship with Rose.
—Haley Van Horn, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Democrats who are opposed to Cuban communism say the aftermath of any potential regime change would present its own challenges, which could be difficult to manage under the Trump administration’s isolationist tendencies, Rubio notwithstanding.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
In previous years, Eastern and Southern Ukraine, where most of the fighting has taken place, were most opposed to the war, while the less affected areas in Northern and Western Ukraine were keen to pursue victory, Gallup found.
—Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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