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We were in opposition to the decision to go to war. But after the war happened, it was clear that you could not sit and look-there would be a breeding ground for terrorism or a new collapsed or failed state named Iraq!
Joschka Fischer

Meaning of "in opposition" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IN OPPOSITION

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IN OPPOSITION

in one´s cups
in one´s face
in one´s heart
in one´s mind´s eye
in one´s own back yard
in one´s own right
in one´s own time
in one´s pocket
in one´s power
in one´s right mind
in one´s shirtsleeves
in one´s stocking feet
in one´s tracks
in order
in order that
in order to
in ordinary
in other words
in our midst
in overdrive

WORDS THAT END LIKE IN OPPOSITION

accreditation
acquisition
addition
audition
competition
composition
condition
definition
disposition
edition
exhibition
in a position
in addition
in mint condition
limited edition
nutrition
opposition
position
recognition
tradition
transition

Synonyms and antonyms of in opposition in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «in opposition» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IN OPPOSITION

Find out the translation of in opposition to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of in opposition from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «in opposition» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反对
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en la oposición
570 millions of speakers

English

in opposition
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विपक्ष में
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

في المعارضة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

в оппозиции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em oposição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এক ট্র্যাক মধ্যে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en opposition avec
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dalam trek seseorang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

in der Opposition
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

野党の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing trek siji
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đối lập
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு தடவை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एखाद्याच्या ट्रॅकमध्ये
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kişinin izinde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in opposizione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w opozycji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в опозиції
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în opoziție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σε αντίθεση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

in opposisie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

i opposition
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

i opposisjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of in opposition

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IN OPPOSITION»

The term «in opposition» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.918 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IN OPPOSITION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about in opposition

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10 QUOTES WITH «IN OPPOSITION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word in opposition.
1
Gioconda Belli
I grew up in a very difficult country, a very oppressive situation because of the Somoza dictatorship. My family was in opposition to Somoza; Somoza was a liberal, and my family were conservatives. These were the two traditional parties in Nicaragua.
2
Eric Bogosian
I write for an audience that likes what I like, reads what I read, thinks about the things I think about. In many ways, this puts me in opposition to the people who go to the theater generally.
3
David Bohm
People are no longer primarily in opposition, nor can they be said to be interacting, rather they are participating in this pool of common meaning which is capable of constant development and change.
4
William G. Boykin
I do stand in opposition to those who want to implement Sharia and essentially attack the Constitution of the United States.
5
Kenneth Clarke
I am sorry to upset my colleagues by saying we wasted four years in opposition, but if you do get so badly defeated as a party you do have to face up to some painful facts and you do have to change.
6
Kenneth Clarke
I cannot remember a time in opposition - I am talking about the last four years - when we have done less work on policy and more on slogans. But because of my European views I wasn't allowed to participate.
7
John Clayton
I believe any question that man can ask has a reasonable answer-at least an answer that is as consistent with God's existence as it is in opposition to God's existence.
8
Paul Dirac
I do not see how a man can work on the frontiers of physics and write poetry at the same time. They are in opposition.
9
Joschka Fischer
We were in opposition to the decision to go to war. But after the war happened, it was clear that you could not sit and look-there would be a breeding ground for terrorism or a new collapsed or failed state named Iraq!
10
John Galsworthy
There is one rule for politicians all over the world: Don't say in Power what you say in opposition; if you do, you only have to carry out what the other fellows have found impossible.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IN OPPOSITION»

Discover the use of in opposition in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to in opposition and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
National Identification Systems: Essays in Opposition
The articles look at several government naming practices and the census and discuss how the collection of seemingly innocent data could be used to commit abuses.
Carl Watner, Wendy McElroy, 2003
2
The Young Turks in Opposition
M. Sukru Hanioglu's landmark work is the story of the power struggles within the CUP and its impact on twentieth-century Turkish politics and culture.
M. Sukru Haniamp, 1995
3
The Labour Party in Opposition 1970-1974
This book shows how the Labour Party responded to electoral defeat in 1970 and to what extent its political and policy activity in opposition was directed to the recovery of power at the following general election.
Patrick Bell, 2012
4
The Idea of a Party System: The Rise of Legitimate ...
This work traces the historical processes in thought by which American political leaders slowly edged away from their complete philosophical rejection of a party and hesitantly began to embrace a party system.
Richard Hofstadter, 1970
5
Images in Opposition: Australian Landscape Painting, 1801-1890
A scholarly and original examination of Australian landscape painting, this book examines its formative years--from the arrival of the first professional landscape painter, William Westall, until the emergence of the first school of ...
Tim Bonyhady, 1991
6
From Opposition to Power: Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party
This title provides an overview of the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan, its history, policies, and structure.
Shelley Rigger, 2001
7
His Majesty's Loyal Opposition: The Unionist Party in ...
This book describes the workings of a major political party in opposition during a period recognised as being of crucial importance in the development of the modern British political system.
David Dutton, 1992
8
Two Societies in Opposition: The Republic of China and the ...
The Republic of China and the People's Republic of China After Forty Years Ramon Hawley Myers. oping nations, the ROC has compiled an extraordinary economic record distinguished by the rapid growth of its gross domestic product ...
Ramon Hawley Myers, 1991
9
Losing it: The Inside Story of the Labor Party in Opposition
In 1993 Paul Keating won the unwinnable federal election.
Annabel Crabb, 2005
10
The developing of regressive and matriarchal structures in ...
In the following I will analyse the way in which McEwan transports this political novel and in doing so I will put a focus on the „kultur-und zivilisationskritischen Aspekte“, who earn the main respect of the novel.
‎2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IN OPPOSITION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term in opposition is used in the context of the following news items.
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Residents cite compatibility in opposition to subdivision | Local …
Many of the nearly three dozen people who came to an Allen County Plan Commission hearing Thursday afternoon agreed with Fort Wayne ... «Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Jul 15»
2
House for sex-trafficked boys moves ahead despite opposition in …
Dehaven says, "They're in opposition to the location, not the mission of the facility because it's in a populated, residential area and some of the ... «WITN, Jul 15»
3
Noonan says Opposition 'nervous' about budget - The Irish Times
I spent a lot of time in my life in Opposition and you get increasingly more nervous as the election approaches, especially when you don't know ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
4
Uddhav Thackeray slams Opposition for stalling Council …
We have been pressing for this demand from the time we were in opposition. The Opposition should behave like an Opposition," Thackeray ... «IBNLive, Jul 15»
5
Talking Politics: SNP stepping into the Opposition void as Labour …
But Blair in opposition was able to articulate a clear vision, the fabled 'third way' that promised a more just society while recognising that the ... «Sheffield Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Syria's opposition plans to replace Syrian pound with Turkish lira - Al …
The Committee for Replacing the Currency is now working in opposition-controlled areas in the north — Aleppo, Idlib, Hama and Latakia — to ... «Al-Monitor, Jul 15»
7
Shelby sums up opposition to Iran nuclear deal: 'If Putin's for it, why …
who told Yellowhammer he has already made up his mind to stand in opposition to the accord. “The nuclear agreement with Iran is a bad deal ... «Yellowhammer News, Jul 15»
8
MHP leader reiterates desire to remain in opposition during coalition …
MHP leader reiterates desire to remain in opposition during coalition talks Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Chairman Ahmet ... «BGN NEWS, Jul 15»
9
Fox hunting ban: Could the SNP back Labour in opposition to …
The vote is expected to be touch and go as Conservative former sports minister Tracey Crouch leads Tory rebels in opposition to the move. «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»
10
Andrew Bowen: Sierra Club and tea party premature in opposition to …
Hillsborough County Commission Chair Sandra Murman and County Administrator Mike Merrill are known for their calm, clear-headed and ... «TBO.com, Jul 15»

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