Sentence examples for a position opposing from inspiring English sources

Mr. Straight shifted editorial policy to a position opposing Stalinism and supporting the Marshall Plan.

At that time the NUS stuck to a position opposing all tuition fees, calling instead for the reinstatement of grants.

The issue of al-Megrahi is sensitive enough for the regime that there may be repercussions for our interests here even if we remain neutral; there will almost certainly be consequences if we publicly take a position opposing his transfer.

We do not have a position opposing the merger, but it's important to know that we just reported the seventh straight quarter of increasing beef demand, after a 20-year decline.

Thank you for your rhetoric stating that "the UN now has a chance to demonstrate its relevance", a statement which made even the most reluctant countries take up a position opposing any attack on Iraq.

Former Michigan Solicitor General, John J. Bursch, argued for the Respondents, the Ohio Department of Health, which had taken a position opposing same-sex marriage rights.

Finance Minister Paul Martin insisted that federal cuts should be matched by provincial cuts, a position opposed by several provinces.

Santorum was arguing, in a position opposed to Ron Paul's, that cutting aid to Africa would backfire because the continent was a potential breeding ground for Islamist militants.

Terrell, representing Yahoo, Facebook and eBay as well as Google, told delegates they should be pushing for "more robust" policies encouraging renewable energy, a position opposed by Alec members.

In fact, in preparing for my report and deposition in the California Proposition 8 trial, I read one report to the court on a previous California marriage case written by Mr. Rekers, as well as a report to the same court taking a position opposed to Mr. Rekers's.

But Rubio opposes abortion without exceptions and would defund Planned Parenthood, a position opposed by many women who are not conservative.