Sentence examples for opposed stance from inspiring English sources

The former refuseniks and dissidents (and I worked with some in Moscow), didn't just adopt an oppositionist stance to the government in power, they took up a diametrically opposed stance, placing themselves firmly in the camp of those who most opposed the "evil empire".

Similarly, on international trade, they took almost diametrically opposed stances: Clinton sees it as a factor of growth and stability, whereas Trump says trade is "killing our country".

Plans are afoot in south-west China to diversify into rhino farming.The opposing stance was vocalised loudest by a consortium of ten wildlife-conservation groups.

Randy Lee, chief executive of the Leewood Real Estate Group, the developer of the 22-home Estates at Opal Ridge in Pleasant Plains, takes the opposing stance.

The Premier League has taken an opposing stance, with chief executive Richard Scudamore insisting the tournament should go ahead in the summer.

Icahn declined to comment personally on his investment or opposing stance of the other shareholders, though a spokesman says "he believes in the company".

However, the Premier League has taken an opposing stance, with chief executive Richard Scudamore saying: "My view is you can do it in the summer.

Cumming took an opposing stance when he explained that social media actually can take away from the viewing experience.