dissent (to)

Definition of dissent (to)next

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oppose
Verb
  • But Newsom disagreed, and the opposing sides of the measure failed to reach a compromise ahead of the Thursday deadline to withdrawal a measure.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • The prospect of the wealthy fleeing the state is among the reasons that prominent Democrats such as Newsom opposed it, given California’s budget being so reliant on the state’s most prosperous residents.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
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“Dissent (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissent%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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