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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Some of the opposition is well funded and the pre-conclave maneuvering has been going on for several years.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Earlier this month, the town elected a new mayor, who was part of the opposition to Gotion.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
This use of Russian historical memory has allowed Putin to normalize his use of state violence abroad and at home and mobilize support for his suppression of the opposition.
—Dina Khapaeva, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2025
Yes, the quality of the opposition was not the toughest, but that should not take away from a display that saw the youngster complete a remarkable 87 of his 88 passes.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Earlier this month, the town elected a new mayor, who was part of the opposition to Gotion.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
This use of Russian historical memory has allowed Putin to normalize his use of state violence abroad and at home and mobilize support for his suppression of the opposition.
—Dina Khapaeva, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2025
Yes, the quality of the opposition was not the toughest, but that should not take away from a display that saw the youngster complete a remarkable 87 of his 88 passes.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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 May. 2025.
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