1
as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
had the temerity to oppugn the merits of a study in a discipline that he knows nothing about
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2
as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate
guardians of liberty who staunchly oppugned tyranny, whether from the right or the left
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Volunteers, search dogs and drones have joined the effort, with some rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain filled with snakes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 July 2025 -
Of course the market is challenged, but there isn't a brand issue.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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This is apt when considering the impacts of the Trump administration’s policy agenda, which has generated various opposing forces on economic growth this year.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Washington County Treasurer and task force Chair Scott Henke said three of the five task force members opposed Accel's plan.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Other residents questioned why concerns about possible adverse health effects were not factored into the decision on whether to proceed with the new tower.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, some comments under the original video questioned if the Pentagon had asked Metallica for permission to use the song, with many questioning whether the band would have agreed to do so.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Five engines, two trucks, one squad, three ambulances, and three battalion chiefs assisted in fighting the fire.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The team is also fighting injuries within the starting rotation.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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To combat this, the country's semiconductor industry promises to build complete semiconductor fabrication plants, grow electronics manufacturing for both local and international markets, and create essential components for exciting emerging technologies like 5G, IoT, and electric vehicles.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But there's another option to combat the rare earths shortage that goes back to an older idea: recycling.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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“Oppugn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugn. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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