the opposition
noun
: a person or group that someone is trying to defeat or succeed against : a person or group that someone is competing with
The coach advised her team not to underestimate the opposition.
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While the would-be leaders of France and Germany issued sharp rebukes to Trump, the opposition in central and eastern Europe was more muted.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Of all the opposition leaders, Machado has spoken most consistently in favor of privatization and foreign investment.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Chaves’ confrontational style — with the press, the opposition, the judiciary — has drawn followers.
—Javier Córdoba, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Sampson’s Cougars are more apt to choke the opposition rather than high-fly their way to 30 wins.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Of all the opposition leaders, Machado has spoken most consistently in favor of privatization and foreign investment.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Chaves’ confrontational style — with the press, the opposition, the judiciary — has drawn followers.
—Javier Córdoba, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Sampson’s Cougars are more apt to choke the opposition rather than high-fly their way to 30 wins.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the opposition
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“The opposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20opposition. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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