as in objecting
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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Some Republicans, in addition to objecting to restoring tax credits for immigrants with legal presence, also argue that extending the premiums for all Americans would be too costly for the federal government.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025 -
In July, an A&M student recorded herself objecting to a lesson in a children’s literature course taught by Melissa McCoul that touched on gender identity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials reported the arrests of 13 people protesting Friday near the facility, which has been frequently targeted during the administration’s surge of immigration enforcement this fall.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Residents of Hallstatt, a small Austrian village rumored to be the inspiration for Arendelle in Disney’s Frozen movies, began protesting mass tourism in 2020.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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And the truth is, other nations should stop complaining — and start learning.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Thus, unlike disgruntled newspaper readers, whose only resort was to write an angry letter to the editor, radio listeners could now vent their frustrations by going over the heads of a local affiliate and complaining directly to the government.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Expostulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expostulating. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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