Want to use Opposing correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like opponent or hostile.
Opposing in a sentence
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Opposing meaning
That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.
Example sentences (20)
He was deemed “unconstitutional” for aid to Ukraine and “constitutional” for opposing federal gun control measures.
Burgum maintains that we should be trading with allies and boosting free trade with them while opposing adversaries.
All but the best opposing tackles are forced into difficult decisions when trying to slow down Ojulari on the outside.
Cooper Kupp is expected back, and Philly has struggled against opposing fantasy QBs — ranking 27th so far this season.
Before, it was a place for opposing coaches to find obvious mismatches away from Gay and/or when he was off of the field.
In addition, they’ve pulled 11 interceptions in and nine sacks, while jarring the ball loose on opposing players 12 times.
But opposing playoff teams did not mind a lineup that lacked diversity and was easy to match up against.
A third hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, but Anuwat and a man on the opposing side did not show up.
Although they have always been on opposing sides of the net, they have built a relationship off the tennis court over the years.
As previously mentioned, the Warriors batted well at Wade Park - something reiterated by opposing skipper Matt Corben post-game.
A group opposing the project says that the addition would take away from its peaceful community park.
Franklin said the more the team wins, the more attention they’re going to get from the opposing team.
A 2020 YouGov survey found that 38% of members of both parties would be upset if their child married a member of the opposing party.
Among those opposing the measure is Tina Gaber, the life companion of Prime Minister Robert Golob.
An opposing player tripped over Strawther trying to go after the ball, but Strawther was whistled.
His hands are massive which will allow him to grab firmly inside the frame of opposing defenders.
Both played well in a dramatic game that decided a playoff spot, but — much like opposing defenses — neither could chase down Daniels.
Both played well in a dramatic game that decided on playoff spot, but —- much like opposing defences — neither could chase down Daniels.
Harpur ward Councillor Zara Layne said: “ have a right to feel safe in their homes and I am strongly opposing East West Rail’s proposal.
He also thanked Raje and two other BJP leaders for opposing attempts to topple his government.
Common combinations with opposing
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- opposing the 40×
- the opposing 32×
- an opposing 18×
- for opposing 15×
- of opposing 13×
- opposing teams 9×
- in opposing 7×
- opposing team 6×
- on opposing 6×
- and opposing 6×
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