A number of different groups have long opposed the regime.

The practice is common in state government though long opposed by most conservatives.

The two men have long opposed each other's basic beliefs.

He long opposed the later idea that charter schools could be an alternative to public education.

The opposition has long opposed the second proposal, saying August is too far off.

China has long opposed the American plan to withdraw from the pact.

They have long opposed attempts to regulate world oil markets.

Paul has long opposed government funding of medical research.

Environmentalists and others who have long opposed the plant would like nothing more than to see it shut down forever.

Governor Wilson, who has long opposed any such income tax increase, appeared to yield over the weekend.