unopposed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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They took the capital unopposed after a lightning offensive that swept across Afghanistan, toppling government forces in the wake of the chaotic withdrawal of US-led troops.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Of the county commission's 11 districts, seven featured only Republicans running, with some unopposed.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Infantino had looked certain to be unopposed for a fourth term after overseeing a successful World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada until his plans were revealed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
This sets up a general election contest against former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
In the years following the Revolution it was able to step into this commanding position almost unopposed, because the whole process was represented as an act of collectivization.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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