Opposing

Word OPPOSING
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Definitions and meanings of "Opposing"

What do we mean by opposing?

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

To object to.

To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

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The word "opposing" in example sentences

I agree with the opposition in opposing this bill until further facts come out about it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They have no shame in opposing Public Option (because it will provide competition to Private Insurance Companies) when 44000 americans are dying every year due to lack of access to healthcare. drew ❋ Unknown (2009)

He has also smeared think-tanks that oppose wasteful spending like AEI and the Heritage Foundation, whose analysts were outspoken in opposing the mammoth and costly health care bill, which federal Medicare experts said would increase the federal deficit. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She's been extremely guarded about her views, with the exception of gay rights, where she has been vehement in opposing federal laws she doesn't like and has worked as Solicitor General to undermine those laws. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Facing a Miami defense last Saturday that has spent a lot of time in opposing backfields this season, the Cavaliers did not allow a single sack. ❋ Steve Yanda (2010)

The Republicans may see some benefit in opposing your every attempt to make life better for average Americans, but the American public is behind you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Republicans are being hypocritical in opposing regulation and reform (using the scare-tactic vocabulary of 'government takeover') WHILE they continue to criticize the government of not putting regulations in place to avoid further disaster. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Obama is wise in opposing the violence but stating we should not meddle in the Iranian affairs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This insane backwards logic by the GOP in opposing this bill will only lead to bigger government and more taxes for you and me because WE have to pay the Federal government's higher costs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

At least we can find agreement with our abortion advocate neighbours in opposing gender filtering abortions. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Over the course of the 15-day blackout, the two sides took to pushing their view of the battle in opposing advertisements, press releases and Internet posts on Web sites. ❋ George Stahl (2010)

How can this “Mark” not see the paradox in opposing the government while wishing that it would intervene on his behalf at the same time?? ❋ Unknown (2010)

In contrast, there is much shame to put on the disingenuous GOP for their obstructive nonsense and outright lies displayed in opposing our health care, which almost mirrored the same bill Republicans sponsored in '93. ❋ Unknown (2010)

However, he went much farther in opposing the communists than his career interests dictated, and his giving up his extremely lucrative chess career to undertake the thankless task of organizing opposition to Putin suggests that his interest in liberalism and democracy is not purely self-interested. ❋ Unknown (2010)

His motivation in opposing the Health Care Bill is not for a better plan, but to try and hurt the President. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Your need to place people in opposing camps is your business. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So yes, I support the Catholics in opposing this law “by any means necessary.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

And Obama may have tried to flex this mediation muscle against a Republican party that was obstinate in opposing him at every turn. ❋ Jena McGregor (2010)

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