in opposition to
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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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Last week, the United Philanthropy Forum, the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, and the National Council of Nonprofits, released a joint statement in opposition to H.R.9495.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Panetta has come out in opposition to Hegseth's position on women in combat roles.
—Matt Seyler, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
According to environmental groups, more than 150,000 comments were submitted in opposition to the reroute project.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Only about one-third were voting in opposition to Trump.
—Josh Boak and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Panetta has come out in opposition to Hegseth's position on women in combat roles.
—Matt Seyler, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
According to environmental groups, more than 150,000 comments were submitted in opposition to the reroute project.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Only about one-third were voting in opposition to Trump.
—Josh Boak and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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“In opposition to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20opposition%20to. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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