opposes
- present tense form of oppose (3rd person singular).
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Appeared in the April 30, 2026, print edition as 'White House Opposes Anthropic Plan'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Read More: Jeb Bush Explains Why He Opposes Voting Rights Act Provision “We have to defend the most fundamental right in our democracy, the right to vote,” Clinton said.
From Time • Oct. 20, 2015
Opposes Brown’s tunnel plan, saying it needs further study, but has not proposed an alternative.
From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2014
But what avails The genuine flame and vigour of the soul, When nature's self, and all the strength of art, Opposes every effort in our power?
From The Battle of Bunkers-Hill by Moses, Montrose Jonas
Index: B Opposes George Brown in Kent and Lambton, 1851, 40, 41; a Clear Grit, who had joined Hincks-Morin government, 40-41; defeated by Brown, 77.
From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various
