opposition
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She campaigned on slowing down data-center development and her opposition to certain land deals that involve the world’s richest man.
From The Wall Street Journal â Nov. 7, 2026
In 2021, opposition leader Naftali Bennett won a majority of seats, thanks to the inclusion of an Israeli Arab party called Ra’am.
From Slate â Nov. 5, 2026
According to the referee's report, a brawl broke out in the second half after Mamores' Davi taunted the opposition bench during celebrations when his side went 3-1 up.
From BBC â Nov. 4, 2026
The request for his dismissal for alleged misconduct and conflict of interest received 35 signatures among opposition lawmakers, dissident ruling party lawmaker Mauricio Espinola told AFP.
From Barron's â Nov. 4, 2026
Our neighbors are equally terrified of Mobutu’s soldiers and their opposition, the Simbas, whose reputation is stalking northern Congo like a lion itself.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
The 39-year-old has also netted six and five goals against South American heavyweights Uruguay and Brazil respectively while European oppositions have fared little better.
From BBC â Jul. 12, 2026
"Obviously we discuss about the oppositions and their bowling strengths. It is all normal for every batter."
From Barron's â Feb. 17, 2026
And you need to be able to reach out to your oppositions and talk in their language and say, what are you doing?
From Salon â Oct. 24, 2024
“They may still have honest oppositions but I think it’s important that there’s transparency around who funds them.”
From Seattle Times â Jul. 10, 2023
On top of all the other oppositions, there may have been this final one: bartender, priest.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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