Sentence examples for decent opposition from inspiring English sources

A decent opposition would make hay with it.

But a decent opposition has to provide a decent alternative.

Instead, on this occasion, they had the luxury of a lovely sunny Sunday and decent opposition.

Mrs Northup won her last two races partly because the Democrats failed to put up any decent opposition.

Ghana waste a decent opposition after Lescott fouls Gyan on the right to give them a free kick.

"In particular [I admire] that she acknowledged the space in the market for a decent opposition," he said.

His team were not outclassed but, once again, England have reminded us of their habit of being shown up as soon as they face half-decent opposition and one or two authentic category-A footballers.

Stationed wide on the right, Krkic was a constant menace against the decent German opposition.

"So, after one win over decent but unexceptional opposition, Gareth Bale brags about his team's passion and belittles his next opponents by saying that none of them would get into his country's team.

In a news conference today, Mr. Schröder expressed confidence that the measure would pass with a decent majority, despite opposition from some 35 legislators from the ruling coalition, which has a majority of only 16 votes.

In 2006, the economy was in decent shape, but growing opposition to Bush's conduct of the war in Iraq and high-profile Republican congressional scandals contributed to big GOP losses.