1
as in to tut (over or about)
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as in to quarrel (with)
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For example, the UCLA students protesting Israel’s war in Gaza last year set up their encampment not far from Harris’ office window.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Ukraine is leading the list of countries not attending the opening ceremony in Verona to protest the decision of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow Russian athletes to compete under their own flag and with their national anthem.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Frank should not scorn the Democrats for their emphasis on education.—
Colin Cepuran,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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This comes as mosques and holy shrines have been important bases for the regime to spread the hardcore ideology its leaders stand by, which bans any kind of dance and music and scorns them as sins -- let alone tolerating them in public or at holy sites.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The large Sunbridge development is planned nearby, but there are no current residents anywhere near it to complain.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Kesselman said his sister had unbelievable courage and never complained.—
Natalie McMillan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Khan was sentenced Monday after San Joaquin Superior Court Judge Richard Mallett rejected his motion to withdraw his no contest plea in the criminal case, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday in a news release.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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McClain and three other runners who followed the lead vehicle appealed after their protest of the order of finish was rejected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Both show affection, love dogs, are fascinated by water, dislike other cats, and take a long time warming up to people.—
Ryan Brennan
March 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Research that could be seen as disfavored by one political party may not get done because of the fear it could be terminated with a change in administration.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those laws vary widely across the country, and some states disfavor public university employees unionizing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An ardent supporter of military action against Iran, Graham criticized Israel in a social media post on Sunday regarding the strikes on the oil facilities.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead, federal health officials criticized Democrats broadly, arguing that blue states are participating in fraud and mismanagement of federal funds in public health programs.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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That means Google decides what gets added, what gets deprecated, how versioning works.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The internet personality was particularly known for satirical skits and deprecating humor, earning a Shorty Award and several Streamy Award nominations.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Object (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/object%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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