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oppose

to disagree with a plan or a policy Voters with strong religious beliefs are more likely to oppose gay marriage.

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  • People living near one of Europe's largest municipal parks oppose plans to create a new sports centre.
  • Digital activists are using sophisticated attacks on nations and organisations they oppose.
  • The French cabinet was unanimous in opposing NATO's bombing raids.
  • Most voters in those parts of England and Wales where police force mergers are planned, oppose the plans.
  • Many people oppose the death penalty.
  • Nearly two thirds of the public oppose state funding for faith schools.