demurrers

noun

plural of demurrer
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent the only demurrer voiced by most music critics was that the piece was too short

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  1. objections
  2. exceptions
  3. complaints
Noun
  • Zahara’s court hearing is scheduled for September 28, when a judge will decide on her request if no objections are brought forward.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
  • Other companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Larry Ellison’s Oracle, in recent years have moved their HQs out of California for tax reasons or over objections to California laws and regulations.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of objections
Noun
  • Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The results show Californians have a strong distaste for building data centers for artificial intelligence technology, and largely favor the state’s efforts to protect the environment and cut emissions — with some exceptions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Customers were irate and expressed outrage by filing complaints with the Federal Communications Commission and a class action lawsuit.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • Those records showed that several current and former Saint Alphonsus healthcare professionals who worked alongside Shapiro raised concerns and filed complaints about the surgeon’s abilities and his impacts on patient safety over the course of years.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of complaints
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