: 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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But Hemond pointed to polls showing union households remain widely opposed to tariffs.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Northern manufacturers favored high tariffs; Southern planters were generally opposed.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Johnson is grappling with at least a dozen House Republicans who are opposed to the bill and more who are undecided.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Healey administration remains staunchly opposed to natural gas even as a new poll indicates Bay Staters prefer the energy source over renewables.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Northern manufacturers favored high tariffs; Southern planters were generally opposed.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Johnson is grappling with at least a dozen House Republicans who are opposed to the bill and more who are undecided.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Healey administration remains staunchly opposed to natural gas even as a new poll indicates Bay Staters prefer the energy source over renewables.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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