as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
All to say: These past objections still keep liquidity providers from fully using stablecoins.
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Elizabeth Rossiello, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
His objection to return Abrego Garcia to the United States seems to be yet another example of that unfortunate trait.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2025
The basic setup is predictably nonsensical — the last time those two saw each other, Emily was trying to kill Stephanie — but the film manages to brush past any objections with surprising ease.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
For instance, many Republicans have already raised objections to EB-5 immigration by wealthy Chinese for fear of letting in a communist.
—David Bier, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for objection
Elizabeth Rossiello, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
His objection to return Abrego Garcia to the United States seems to be yet another example of that unfortunate trait.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2025
The basic setup is predictably nonsensical — the last time those two saw each other, Emily was trying to kill Stephanie — but the film manages to brush past any objections with surprising ease.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
For instance, many Republicans have already raised objections to EB-5 immigration by wealthy Chinese for fear of letting in a communist.
—David Bier, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
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But there's at least one exception in the United States: The Weddell Duo inline shower filter is certified to remove chlorine from water systems treated with free chlorine.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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Judge Florence Pan pressed Graver to explain why the Federal Reserve should be carved out as an exception to boards Trump should have control over, but the labor boards should not.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Got a burning question, or comment, for On Politics?You can submit them here or send me an email atrdmorin@usatoday.com.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Of course, there are legitimate questions about why Awoniyi was asked, or instructed, to return to the pitch.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The complaint says a 58-year-old woman showed up at AdventHealth TimberRidge ER in Ocala with chills, fever and numbness in her hands and face.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2025
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According to the complaint, the water district and county have rejected Kenny’s legal claims, which typically precede a lawsuit against a government agency and give both parties a chance to settle the allegations themselves before going to court.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The incident at the center of the cases unfolded after days of complaints from some UCLA faculty and students that a protest encampment was blocking free movement on campus and leading to the harassment of Jewish students.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Hours before he was announced as the sole finalist for the University of Florida’s top job last Sunday, Ono was booed during a commencement address in Ann Arbor over his handling of campus protests.—
Ian Hodgson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Since returning to office, Trump has directed his administration to act aggressively against foreign nationals who the Administration has alleged are undermining American interests, particularly in the context of criticism of Israel and campus protests against the war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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The bail hearing in her challenge to her confinement came after a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration had until May 14 to comply with a district court's order to transfer Ozturk to immigration custody in Vermont.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
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Financial anxiety often stems from feeling overwhelmed or powerless in the face of money challenges.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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