unsuccessfully oppose

Frequency: 5.85.2 per million words

to oppose something but fail to achieve the desired result, especially in British English

opposeADVERB + oppose

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Examples (10)

  • The local residents unsuccessfully opposed the construction of the new factory.
  • Despite their strong arguments, the activists unsuccessfully opposed the controversial policy.
  • The union unsuccessfully opposed the company's decision to cut benefits.
  • She unsuccessfully opposed the merger, fearing job losses.
  • The opposition party unsuccessfully opposed the government's budget proposal.
  • He tried to unsuccessfully oppose the motion, but the majority voted against him.
  • Historically, many groups have unsuccessfully opposed significant social changes.
  • The small business owner unsuccessfully opposed the new regulations that severely impacted his trade.
  • We unsuccessfully opposed the decision, which ultimately led to the project's cancellation.
  • Even with widespread public support, the campaign unsuccessfully opposed the proposed tax increase.