Sentence examples for thoroughly opposed from inspiring English sources

She sounded thoroughly opposed to regulation when she said, "While it's true that mandatory controls may have been necessary in the beginning, attitudes have changed, and we recognize that at the E.P.A".

The Satmar are so thoroughly opposed to the Israeli state that they accept no monetary aid from the government.

Saint-Just had previously remained silent about the Girondins, but now clearly stood with Robespierre who had been thoroughly opposed to most of them for a long time.

You say that most law enforcement officials were "thoroughly opposed" to your interest and involvement in the case.

I am glad about that, because, as Mr Corbett has rightly said, in the past the concept of subsidiarity has been used as an excuse to repatriate, and I thoroughly oppose that idea.

A major factor in their success was taking enough time to examine the colon thoroughly, as opposed to rushing through the procedure.

One handed-down story said he would routinely order his outfielders to abandon their positions or have them sit idly in the grass while he struck out — and thoroughly humiliated — opposing batters.

He may have been right — if thoroughly wrong to oppose gay-rights for that reason.

Though Chris Paul is an excellent defender, the Clippers don't want him burning up too much energy on that end, and Bledsoe has proved capable of thoroughly disrupting the opposing point guard.

For Dibben, this allows "a comprehensive exploration of life as perpetually active experiencing, as opposed to occasional – and thoroughly passive – happening".

The secret to a good rosti or fritter – as opposed to a panful of sauteed, grated mess – is to let it cook thoroughly on one side before gently turning, and to let it cool in the pan before serving.