: 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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Though the board did not comment on Penn’s presentation during the Monday evening school board meeting, some school board members aren’t opposed to asking the county for more money.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Pushing openly for the overthrow of Henry, the gangs are opposed to the entry of the force into Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Paul Mason, vice president of Pacific Forest Trust, one of the dozens of opposed environmental groups, said eliminating the tiered fire hazard severity zones could have consequences that are antithetical to building new housing that is resilient to the impacts of climate change.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
He’s requested a trade, and the Browns remain opposed, for now.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Pushing openly for the overthrow of Henry, the gangs are opposed to the entry of the force into Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Paul Mason, vice president of Pacific Forest Trust, one of the dozens of opposed environmental groups, said eliminating the tiered fire hazard severity zones could have consequences that are antithetical to building new housing that is resilient to the impacts of climate change.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
He’s requested a trade, and the Browns remain opposed, for now.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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