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as in resisted
to refuse to give in to
I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties
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as in fought
to strive to reduce or eliminate
we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
The official said Egypt, a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, remains opposed to any Israeli presence along the Gaza-Egypt border, a key sticking point in talks that sputtered to a halt in August.
—Sarah El Deeb and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
In some cases, families opting for exemptions are not explicitly opposed to vaccines, but rather choose to get an exemption out of convenience, Conway said.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Although the reception for the president was friendly, there was tension in the air over desegregation, which Kennedy promoted but leaders in the South opposed, including Faubus.
—Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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And the two worlds are not opposed or out of sympathy.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
The official said Egypt, a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, remains opposed to any Israeli presence along the Gaza-Egypt border, a key sticking point in talks that sputtered to a halt in August.
—Sarah El Deeb and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
In some cases, families opting for exemptions are not explicitly opposed to vaccines, but rather choose to get an exemption out of convenience, Conway said.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
Although the reception for the president was friendly, there was tension in the air over desegregation, which Kennedy promoted but leaders in the South opposed, including Faubus.
—Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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Once perceptions are framed and anchored, confirmation bias—the tendency for people to pay attention only to evidence that agrees with their perceptions and to ignore contrary information—tends to set in.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Between misinformation and disinformation campaigns, and the fact that the platforms have become echo chambers that drown out contrary opinions, the social networks may not provide the best insight.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Companies using third-party consumer reports about employees are required to follow Fair Credit Reporting Act rules by obtaining consent and being upfront information being used to make adverse decisions, allowing workers to dispute incorrect data, the CFPB said.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Consumers can also submit a voluntarily report that's used in the event of a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction) related to a food product.DeVonne Goode, Parents, 23 Oct. 2024
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Millions of dollars have been spent trying to sway Kentuckians on a constitutional amendment that appears on the November ballot, with both sides sharing conflicting information that has left some voters confused.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Yet, the biggest contributor to inflation -- soaring housing costs -- has sparked conflicting emotions.Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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With more than half of seniors on private Medicare Advantage plans now, this combative trend could create increasing disruption to their coverage.Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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In contrast to Biden's combative tone, Harris made a plea to all Americans, including Republicans, at a rally attended by 75,000 people at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Last month, Israel struck the southern suburbs of Beirut and killed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of the militant group Hezbollah, then followed up with a military campaign against Hezbollah’s infrastructure in southern Lebanon and the capital.Kim Ghattas, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Both of the militant groups are backed and funded by Iran.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Being hostile to crypto could chip away at the U.S. dollar’s dominance as the world’s major global reserve asset.Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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However, over time, the courts continued to become more hostile, arguing that things are unconstitutional in legislatures and challenging them in courts was no longer advancing a progressive agenda.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The antagonistic interplay between Bruno and George is also dealt short shrift, lacking an electrifying oomph and glossing over aspects (better charting George’s tireless mission and Bruno’s slippery sensibilities) that would’ve deepened their respective gains and losses.Courtney Howard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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In the latter video, a masked Tyler shoves his way through an antagonistic crowd.Jade Gomez, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Another factor was his penetrating interviewing style, which was forceful without being belligerent.Carmel Dagan, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
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He is also recognized as Jerry Grant — Fitz's (Tony Goldwyn) controlling and belligerent father — on Scandal.Dylan Kickham, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opposed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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