as in exceptions
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 objections
The politically complicated situation has raised a few eyebrows — and ethical concerns — among some aldermen who passed the legislation allowing VGTs over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
When New England became a stop on major international trade routes, the multicultural floodgates opened and Puritan objections to things like fashion, elaborate design, lavish displays of wealth and other things deemed excessive were being continually, casually challenged.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
City of Temecula In late May, hundreds of residents flooded a Temecula City Council meeting to voice their concerns over the project, which has received similar objections from city leaders.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Beyond objections over Bible readings, the mandate drew backlash from teachers who criticized losing the ability to decide what their students will read, although they are still allowed to assign additional books during the school year.
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Jamie Stengle,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
For the same objections, the actual words that a prospect and rep might say are completely different.
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Jesse Li,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The filing separately accused the FCC of limiting its records search to emails with FCC, DOGE, and GSA (General Services Administration) domains, despite plaintiffs’ objections.
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Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Despite the objections of some CEOs, remote work may be here to stay.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
When New England became a stop on major international trade routes, the multicultural floodgates opened and Puritan objections to things like fashion, elaborate design, lavish displays of wealth and other things deemed excessive were being continually, casually challenged.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
City of Temecula In late May, hundreds of residents flooded a Temecula City Council meeting to voice their concerns over the project, which has received similar objections from city leaders.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Beyond objections over Bible readings, the mandate drew backlash from teachers who criticized losing the ability to decide what their students will read, although they are still allowed to assign additional books during the school year.
—
Jamie Stengle,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Brown alleged Wilhelmy rubbed her stomach, touched her shoulders and spanked her despite objections.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
For the same objections, the actual words that a prospect and rep might say are completely different.
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Jesse Li,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The filing separately accused the FCC of limiting its records search to emails with FCC, DOGE, and GSA (General Services Administration) domains, despite plaintiffs’ objections.
—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Despite the objections of some CEOs, remote work may be here to stay.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
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The immigration agency had already implemented heightened vetting of candidates and stricter reviews of disability exceptions to the English and civics requirements earlier in 2025.
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There were exceptions to the lack of art in the mainstream Christian Connecticut cultural domain.
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Back in 2018, there were complaints about the ads.
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The breakdown came after years of increasingly frequent complaints about train delays and service interruptions.
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However, questions about the sustainability of growth in AI, as well as competition from the likes of Chinese rivals are among factors that have weighed on their shares.
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Potential jurors questioned on harassment, retaliation A jury pools of roughly 300 Johnson County residents was whittled down to 110 on Monday morning before attorneys began their questions.
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The negative shift in 'cynicism's' meaning is largely attributed to the historical lens of Plato's criticisms, as Antisthenes' own writings are scarce.
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But advocates for survivors say there’s ample evidence of failures at high levels, even beyond Guidepost's criticisms of the Executive Committee.
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The backdrop for protests, vigils, celebrations and stunning sunrise photos.
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For more than 60 years, 92-year-old Harvey Finkle has carried a camera to protests across Philadelphia, documenting everything from anti-war demonstrations to disability rights advocacy.
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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Some of the restrictions were partially or fully reversed after public backlash and court challenges.
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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