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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Many objected to the movie’s inconsistent mythology, weak character development, fundamental changes to the persona of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), and an overall lack of coherent world-building across Abrams and Johnson’s two incongruous installments.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026 -
But the decision prompted dissents from three policymakers who objected to language in the post-meeting statement suggesting the Fed could eventually resume rate cuts.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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The march comes a day after tens of thousands of people protested in Madrid against Sanchez, as political tensions and criticism rose over corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Fans protested outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Iranians still had access to a national internet, but that has a far narrower reach, and users complained of poor service and heavy censorship.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Motorists complained the gasoline was contaminated and ruined their cars.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Expostulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expostulated. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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