as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
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While objecting to restraints, Robinson’s attorneys agree with the sheriff that the court should limit or ban video and photographic coverage of proceedings.—
Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Federal courts generally require plaintiffs to show a specific, personal injury to establish standing—a high bar for citizens objecting to government property decisions since courts often dismiss cases brought by citizens without a direct stake.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Outside the facility earlier this month, USA TODAY reporters saw demonstrators peacefully protesting.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Purposefully impeding access to federal buildings and law enforcement is dangerous and is not peacefully protesting.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Demurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurring. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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