Sentence examples for earlier opposed from inspiring English sources

Prosecutors had earlier opposed the judge's overseeing the investigation.

The same bishops had earlier opposed revealing what sums were paid to victims of sexual abuse.

He earlier opposed the legislation as an unfair mandate on the states.

In December he signed a law aimed at speeding the release of FOIA documents; he had earlier opposed it.

The Archdiocese of Boston had earlier opposed the bill, saying it would violate the confidentiality between priest and parishioner.

When he changed parties (Conservative to Liberal in 1904; Liberal to Conservative in 1924), he was welcomed by colleagues he had earlier opposed.

In the week when we met, the editorial he penned cited a piece by Kingsley Amis 30 years earlier opposing government funding of the arts.

However, Crispin Blunt, the Tory chairman of the committee who has said he will support the airstrikes after earlier opposing them, played down the findings, saying no view had been expressed on the merits of the motion.

At a match in Rome just days earlier, opposing fans chanted "Spurs Jews, Spurs Jews". A. C. Milan players should be congratulated for taking a strong stand against racism by walking off the field in protest against the hateful chants directed at Kevin-Prince Boateng last week.

You should be going to bed a bit early opposed to staying up an extra hour or two.

After early opposing him, The New Republic ended up supporting Pres.