Sentence examples for opposed major from inspiring English sources

Mr. Volpe opposed major changes to Avery Fisher Hall in early redevelopment discussions and clashed frequently with Mr. Guenther.

Major said that he was opposed Major said that he had no doubt that Britain's well-being depended on it being in the EU.

For example, Mark R. Warner, the new governor of Virginia, met with the National Rifle Association in his campaign and said he opposed major new gun laws.

They opposed major elements of the bill, saying they went beyond panel recommendations and would be prohibitively expensive without significantly aiding security.

But the Bush administration opposed major changes, and Congressional leaders did not act to reconcile the two bills before Congress adjourned.

Ms. Roy, who won the 1997 Booker Prize for her first novel, "The God of Small Things," is known as a strong critic of the government; she opposed nuclear tests in 1998 and has opposed major dam projects.

Large majorities — including a majority of Republicans — also oppose major changes to Medicare.

The Bush administration also opposes major parts of the bill.

Yet when the A.M.A. uses its lobbying muscle to oppose major health reform — yet again!

Building such an identity, he believes, prepares people to oppose major injustices when they arise.

Generally, top NASA officials have said they oppose major structural design changes in what they call a mature shuttle design.