unopposed
adjective
un·op·posed
ˌən-ə-ˈpōzd 
1
: not opposed
an unopposed invasion
: having no opponent
a politician who is running for election unopposed
2
medical
: being or relating to estrogen replacement therapy in which a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not coadministered to reduce the potential risks (such as endometrial cancer) associated with estrogen used alone
A woman who has had her uterus removed can take the estrogen "unopposed"—that is, without the addition of progestin.—
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Taylor Everett also ran unopposed and will join the board to represent District 7, replacing outgoing Sarah McIntosh.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King ran unopposed in Jefferson and Gilpin counties, and 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason was unchallenged in Adams County.
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—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
District 19 District 20 Joaquin Castro (D) is running unopposed.
—USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Who is running for Phoenix District 1? Northwest Phoenix residents in District 1 will re-elect Councilwoman Ann O'Brien, who's running unopposed.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King ran unopposed in Jefferson and Gilpin counties, and 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason was unchallenged in Adams County.
Stay up-to-date with Colorado Politics by signing up for our weekly newsletter, The Spot.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
District 19 District 20 Joaquin Castro (D) is running unopposed.
—USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Who is running for Phoenix District 1? Northwest Phoenix residents in District 1 will re-elect Councilwoman Ann O'Brien, who's running unopposed.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unopposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unopposed. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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unopposed
adjective
un·op·posed
-ə-ˈpōzd
: being or relating to estrogen replacement therapy in which a progestin (as medroxyprogesterone acetate) is not coadministered to reduce the potential risks (as endometrial cancer) associated with estrogen used alone
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