in opposition to

US /ɪn ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən tə/
UK /ɪn ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən tə/
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in conflict or disagreement with

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The new policy was met with strong resistance in opposition to the proposed changes.
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The community stood united in opposition to the construction of the new factory.
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againstopposed tocontrary toin defiance ofin resistance to
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