Object

• war: Similar numbers had taken to the streets on 15 February 2003 to oppose the war against Iraq.

• racism: The SWP refused to oppose state racism rather than upset Labor Party supporters.

• incinerator: FoE opposes new incinerators because they encourage waste, use resources and energy inefficiently and can produce harmful toxins.

Modifying Another Word

• vehemently: The FARC vehemently opposes Plan Colombia for obvious reasons.

Subject

• resident: It was a controversial idea which initially, and understandably, was opposed by residents who lived nearby.

• union: The sale has been strongly opposed by trades unions and the local MP, Robert Maclennan, who were concerned about safety.

Preposition: in

• principle: NGC are pursuing the accesses needed for the Lackenby - Picton line, which Revolt doesn't oppose in principle.

Modifying Another Word

• strongly: She was also strongly opposed to the death penalty.

• vigorously: Conclusion Any attempt to ban further weapons systems will be vigorously opposed by the military establishments of more nations than the United States alone.

• bitterly: Winston Churchill led a number of MPs who bitterly opposed it.

• fiercely: Apple had fiercely opposed the bill, calling it " state sponsored piracy " .

Preposition: for

• reason: Sometimes this appears to be little more than exhortation of Governmental policy which a Local Authority should only challenge or oppose for good reason.

Preposition: by

• majority: That he is now opposed by a majority of the electors and at least half the Establishment will then count for nothing.

• resident: It was a controversial idea which initially, and understandably, was opposed by residents who lived nearby.