Example Sentences

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While cities look for ways to address community concerns and stay within the letter of the law, regular citizens and community activists have been opposing ICE agents wherever they can find them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

The law center is among a coalition of environmental groups, big businesses and ratemaking reform groups have been opposing the legislation.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023

Several shareholders, including Bronte Capital, Aberdeen and Elliott Investment Management, have been opposing the deal.

From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2022

They have been opposing gas production since earthquakes started to force them out of their homes a decade ago.

From Reuters • Mar. 15, 2022

You have been opposing me all the later years of your life.

From Trevlyn Hold by Wood, Mrs. Henry