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“If California legalizes sports gambling it becomes very unlikely that another state would arise as the consumer-oriented opposer of sports gambling.”

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2022

The sole opposer was outgoing council member Brandon Todd, Ward 4 Democrat.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2020

From that time he became a prominent leader of the liberal party—an espouser of equal rights—a stern opposer of ministerial wrongs.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll

With what perfect confidence may we refer every objector, every accuser, every opposer, to this blessed manager!

From The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III by Mackintosh, C. (Charles) H. (Henry)

A mournful mark of talents misapplied, A handcuffed leader and a hoodwinked guide; The lone opposer of a lawless band, The fettered chieftain of a fettered land.'

From The Viceroys of Ireland by O'Mahony, Charles