oppose
verb (used with object)
to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
will be opposing
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future progressiveof oppose.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Both parties anticipate a significant number of races where veterans will be opposing each other, using their military service as a foundation of their appeal even as they hold widely diverging views on issues.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2021
Another flashpoint will be opposing proposals on elephants, of which about 20,000 are poached every year for the illegal ivory trade.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2019
Neva Goodwin, co-director of the Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University and a contributor to Kerry’s past campaigns, said she will be opposing the pipeline in another way.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2014
Three trainers who learned most of what they know about racing from working in Lukas' barns - Todd Pletcher, Kiaran McLaughlin and Mike Maker - will be opposing him on Saturday.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2012
