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NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila told the BBC that the state was opposing the accused's application for bail.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

On June 9, 1954, a young lawyer named Fred Fisher was a junior member of the legal team that, under the leadership of Joseph Welch, was opposing Sen. Joe McCarthy in the televised Army–McCarthy hearings.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2024

The Confederation of All India Traders, however, welcomed Goyal’s stand on Saturday, saying it was “highly unfortunate” that Tata was opposing government’s e-commerce rules.

From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2021

One of his last preservation efforts was opposing the current under-the-radar $1-billion project to replace the state Capitol annex.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2021

Whatever was pulling her under, I knew she was opposing it with all her might.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver