oppose
verb (used with object)
to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
have opposed
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present perfectof oppose.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Pharmaceutical companies have opposed the use of their products for the death penalty, leading to shortages of the drugs necessary for lethal injections.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Some cities have opposed short-term rentals on grounds that they diminish the housing supply for full-time residents.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
The banks have opposed the Illinois law, warning that some small card issuers could withdraw from the state entirely if it goes into effect as planned on July 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Many of them are controversial and the Rothienorman project is no different - Marguerite and Frank are among residents who have opposed the plans, raising concerns such as fire safety and noise.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
“Tell me about suffrage; why you have opposed the president; the whole history of your campaign; why you picket; what you hope to accomplish by it.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
