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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 objections
Despite an outpouring of objections from fans of the spot, the arcade seemed unable to find or afford a new location since then.
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Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to preparing your talking points, anticipate potential objections.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 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
Unlike Chanel and Gucci, Louis Vuitton has not phased out fur, and the animal rights organization was raising its objections.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The judge's objections largely centered on the government's diversity and inclusion policy covering the selection of the independent monitor to oversee Boeing for three years.
—Mike Spector, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Over the objections of the defense, which is seeking a mistrial, the judge agreed to grant the DA's motion, CNN reports.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Over defense objections, Wiley then granted the Manhattan district attorney’s motion to dismiss the manslaughter count, functionally allowing the jury to consider the charge carrying a lighter sentence with a maximum of four years in prison.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to preparing your talking points, anticipate potential objections.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 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
Unlike Chanel and Gucci, Louis Vuitton has not phased out fur, and the animal rights organization was raising its objections.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The judge's objections largely centered on the government's diversity and inclusion policy covering the selection of the independent monitor to oversee Boeing for three years.
—Mike Spector, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Over the objections of the defense, which is seeking a mistrial, the judge agreed to grant the DA's motion, CNN reports.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Over defense objections, Wiley then granted the Manhattan district attorney’s motion to dismiss the manslaughter count, functionally allowing the jury to consider the charge carrying a lighter sentence with a maximum of four years in prison.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
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Studios will determine the exceptions on minimum ticket prices for film rental calculation, a significant concern during previous National Cinema Days.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooter’s complaints placed him in a gray area between ideological terrorism and idiosyncratic lone-wolf extremism, experts say.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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State water officials lobbed pointed criticisms at each other on Thursday during successive programs at the Colorado River Water Users Association conference.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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There are some merits to their criticisms of health insurers, PBMs, and hospitals and how those entities pilfer money in the drug reimbursement process.Dylan Scott, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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