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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Ekitike replaced Isak just before the hour mark and was involved immediately, holding the ball up impressively and pressing the opposition intensely, much to the delight of the fans, who sang his name.
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
During the opposition, Saturn's rings will appear the brightest and widest this year, EarthSky said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That could put two other Federal Open Market Committee members in the opposition.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
With 81 per cent possession, 27 shots to three and 55 touches in the opposition box compared to just two, Salah belatedly ensured that the champions’ dominance was rewarded.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
During the opposition, Saturn's rings will appear the brightest and widest this year, EarthSky said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That could put two other Federal Open Market Committee members in the opposition.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
With 81 per cent possession, 27 shots to three and 55 touches in the opposition box compared to just two, Salah belatedly ensured that the champions’ dominance was rewarded.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 15 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.
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