OPPOSE in a Sentence
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160 example sentences for OPPOSE, such as:
1. I opposed myself to the training plan.
2. We would vigorously oppose such a policy.
3. I'm strongly opposed to capital punishment.
4. He opposed the proposal to build a new hall.
5. sign to Madam Magloire that she is not to oppose him.
2. We would vigorously oppose such a policy.
3. I'm strongly opposed to capital punishment.
4. He opposed the proposal to build a new hall.
5. sign to Madam Magloire that she is not to oppose him.
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Meanings and Examples of OPPOSE
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oppose
v. fight against or resist strongly
v. be resistant to
Classic Sentence: (109 in 8 pages)
1 She married Frank Kennedy two weeks later after a whirlwind courtship which she blushingly told him left her too breathless to oppose his ardor any longer.
2 We must get together and oppose any move on the part of the Minneapolis clubs to elect another State Federation president from the Twin Cities.
3 And oh, by the way, we must oppose this movement of Mrs. Potbury's to have the state clubs come out definitely in favor of woman suffrage.
4 Against this assault, the besieged could only oppose the imperfect and hasty preparations of a fortress in the wilderness.
5 Instead of continuing to oppose the scheme of Duncan, his humor suddenly altered, and he lent himself to its execution.
6 Against such a decree there was no Delaware sufficiently hardy to murmur, much less oppose himself.
7 I oppose no objection to that; but I reserve Monsieur Naigeon for myself.
8 sign to Madam Magloire that she is not to oppose him.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER IX—THE BROTHER AS DEPICTED BY THE SISTER
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER IX—THE BROTHER AS DEPICTED BY THE SISTER
9 I am sorry to oppose Monsieur le Maire; it is for the first time in my life, but he will permit me to remark that I am within the bounds of my authority.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 5: CHAPTER XIII—THE SOLUTION OF SOME QUESTIONS CONNECTED WIT...
Context Highlight In BOOK 5: CHAPTER XIII—THE SOLUTION OF SOME QUESTIONS CONNECTED WIT...
10 So long as you are in this state I shall oppose your having your child.
11 The queen herself does not dare to oppose the terrible minister.
12 He is very decided, but never will be obstinate, if you reason kindly, not oppose impatiently.
13 But as it is, either our union must be consecrated and sealed by marriage, or it cannot exist: practical obstacles oppose themselves to any other plan.
14 Elizabeth could not oppose such a wish; and from this time Mr. Bingley's name was scarcely ever mentioned between them.
15 If his servants oppose me, I shall threaten them off with these pistols.
Example Sentence: (51 in 4 pages)
1 Congress is continuing to oppose the President's healthcare budget.
2 Members are concerned that a merger might mean higher costs, in which case they would oppose it.
3 Some radicals may oppose him in protest at the attempt of his supporters to stage-manage the congress.
4 It is illogical to oppose the repatriation of economic migrants.
5 The march was by the silent majority who oppose terrorism.
6 We would vigorously oppose such a policy.
7 Many people oppose the death penalty because of the possibility of miscarriages of justice.
8 America and Britain oppose this amendment but some other European countries, in particular Germany, have always been lukewarm on debt relief and might be swayed.
9 I ascertained that Rosamond really preferred him, and that her father was not likely to oppose the match.
10 This plan is inspired by ignoble motives and I must, therefore, oppose it.
11 Dr Muffett stressed that he was opposed to bullying in schools and that action would be taken to stamp it out.
12 At first he was opposed to the scheme, but we managed to argue him round.
13 I opposed myself to the training plan.
14 He opposed the proposal to build a new hall.
15 I'm strongly opposed to capital punishment.