as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
Proponents said the new law would allow families that have religious objections to those vaccines to adopt and foster kids.
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
These objections aside, the simple fact is that no one can say for certain what Trump’s mass deportation plan will look like because no specifics have been revealed, with the administration instead filling the void with dangerous rhetoric.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
Despite an outpouring of objections from fans of the spot, the arcade seemed unable to find or afford a new location since then.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Over defense objections, Judge Maxwell Wiley agreed with prosecutors, who argued that dismissing the first count of second-degree manslaughter eliminates the defense’s concern about a compromise verdict.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
These objections aside, the simple fact is that no one can say for certain what Trump’s mass deportation plan will look like because no specifics have been revealed, with the administration instead filling the void with dangerous rhetoric.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
Despite an outpouring of objections from fans of the spot, the arcade seemed unable to find or afford a new location since then.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Over defense objections, Judge Maxwell Wiley agreed with prosecutors, who argued that dismissing the first count of second-degree manslaughter eliminates the defense’s concern about a compromise verdict.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
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Jenkins does give us one wonderful underwater fight which might be the exception that proves the rule.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Each exception should be justified and closely monitored to maintain the integrity of your security framework.Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The other big question is whether a good, hard warm-up accomplishes the same thing.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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The complaint, written by a special agent with the FBI, shed new light on the notebook Mangione was found with when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 9.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Central to their complaints is the 2025 Charter Agreement, which the plaintiffs claim consolidates power within the France family, the owners of NASCAR.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The University of California has resolved federal civil rights complaints from students who cited antisemitism and anti-Arab and anti-Muslim discrimination at U.C.L.A. and four other campuses following protests over the Israel-Hamas war, the Education Department announced Friday.Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Francis has long welcomed frank and open debates and even has welcomed criticism of his own work.CBS News, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The professional wrestler also gave a direct response to a user who appeared to be poking fun at people’s criticisms that her edibles were too accessible to the dog.Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who cultivate satisfaction in their teams are better positioned to weather challenges and build resilient organizations.Gena Cox, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Campbell’s reasoning that the commercialization of college sports and the denial of NIL opportunities make eligibility rules more legally suspect could invite a range of challenges.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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