: 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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New Mexico Voters in New Mexico passed Question 3 by almost a two-t0-one margin (65.4% in favor, 34.6% opposed).
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The political-security cabinet approved the United States' proposal for a ceasefire arrangement in Lebanon, with 10 ministers in favor and one opposed, Netanyahu's office said.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
For Sohn-Rethel, progress was not merely a technical problem of satisfying desires; the struggle between opposed interests in society was unavoidable.
—Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Capitol, however, was morally opposed to leaving any spare change rattling in the kids’ pockets—and the kids agreed.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The political-security cabinet approved the United States' proposal for a ceasefire arrangement in Lebanon, with 10 ministers in favor and one opposed, Netanyahu's office said.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
For Sohn-Rethel, progress was not merely a technical problem of satisfying desires; the struggle between opposed interests in society was unavoidable.
—Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Capitol, however, was morally opposed to leaving any spare change rattling in the kids’ pockets—and the kids agreed.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for opposed
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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