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Recent Examples of objection All to say: These past objections still keep liquidity providers from fully using stablecoins. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
  • Although scientists report to have revived a 2,000-year-old date palm seed from an archaeological site in the Middle East, such cases are the exception.
    Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • The measure would provide funding for implementation and allow exceptions for students with learning challenges or translation needs.
    Sarah Taddeo, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • That leaves one central question and, characteristic of Dylan himself, two ways to view it.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Russell Brand rape, assault charges follow BBC apology The charges against Brand follow a formal apology given by the BBC to employees in January over its handling of harassment complaints against the comedian during his tenure at the network.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • One of my biggest complaints while testing these knives was about food sticking to the sides while chopping.
    Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 19 May. 2025.

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