The state was officially opposed to these groups because of their strong association with nationalist identities.

If the money is derived from criminal sources like drugs, America officially opposes it.

Then, the French officially opposed military action but nevertheless had some forces in the region in case their help was needed.

Along with every other Arab state he officially opposed the partition, but the others knew his intention was the opposite.

The cabinet was officially opposed to the death penalty.

For now, the two leading Kurdish parties remain officially opposed to an independence referendum.

The Bush Administration, in particular, remains officially opposed to any such "linkage" between the two issues.

Both the ban and compensation are officially opposed by the Reagan Administration.

While a fragile peace holds, the political questions have never been settled, and most countries officially oppose Armenia's position.

Officials said they remained hopeful that a war, which Jordan has officially opposed, would not inflame feelings further.