as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
the concerned parents tried to expostulate with their daughter when she announced her intention to live on her own in New York City
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The defense objected, arguing that Michael would not be able to confront the statement without waiving spousal privilege.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Some nations objected to confiscation, citing risks to Europe’s financial sector and the value of these funds in future peace negotiations.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Thousands of homeowners have protested the squeeze on rooftop solar during public meetings over the decade.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Both men protested their innocence.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
2 Jan. 2025
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The year before, the prison had been the site of two back-to-back riots in which inmates had burned mattresses to protest inadequate medical care and the persistent use of solitary confinement to punish prisoners who complained.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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On March 4, 2021, Williams complained to Rollins that everyone was still ignoring his advice.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Expostulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expostulated. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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