Sentence examples for were opposed from inspiring English sources

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were opposed

verb

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.

To oppose the king in battle

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We were opposed.

The New York Times

But the rest were opposed.

The Economist

They were opposed by Iran.

The Economist

The nation's bishops were opposed.

The New York Times

Less than 4% were opposed.

The Economist

The Greens were opposed.

The Guardian - Opinion

Just 11% were opposed.

The Guardian

Most Swedes were opposed to this idea.

The New Yorker

About 50percentt were opposed.

The Washington Post

Five countries were opposed and 11 abstained.

The New York Times

They were opposed to this.

The New Yorker

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