Collocations for "opposing"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "opposing" in context.
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oppose
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- opposed the [idea, plan, scheme] (from the start)
- have always opposed the war
- oppose [changes, reforms, cuts]
- oppose any [attempt, plan] to
- opposed on [religious, moral] grounds
- opposed on the grounds of
- many opposed at [first, the beginning]
- the [board, residents, parents] opposed the [idea, plan]
- provide reasons for opposing the [idea]
- was opposed by [the majority, a minority]
'opposing' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):