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
Beyer’s criticism adds to a growing list of objections surrounding the project.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Prospective candidates will likely face objections, a ballot process where the legitimacy of signatures is formally challenged.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The state attorney general paid tribute to Trump for his endorsement despite the objections of Senate Republican leaders.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Spears initially refused to exit her car when asked but stepped out after 10 objections, per the report.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
This change is well underway, and the very reasonable objections to this path will not dissuade the company.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
The Reverend Edmond Massey, preaching in the midst of London’s outbreak, captured the essence of such objections.
—Tom Levenson, Time, 20 May 2026
News of the deal quickly drew sharp ethical objections from congressional Democrats and government watchdogs.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Ignored, these objections kill deals at procurement.
—Adriana Munoz Vergara, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Prospective candidates will likely face objections, a ballot process where the legitimacy of signatures is formally challenged.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The state attorney general paid tribute to Trump for his endorsement despite the objections of Senate Republican leaders.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Spears initially refused to exit her car when asked but stepped out after 10 objections, per the report.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
This change is well underway, and the very reasonable objections to this path will not dissuade the company.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
The Reverend Edmond Massey, preaching in the midst of London’s outbreak, captured the essence of such objections.
—Tom Levenson, Time, 20 May 2026
News of the deal quickly drew sharp ethical objections from congressional Democrats and government watchdogs.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Ignored, these objections kill deals at procurement.
—Adriana Munoz Vergara, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
Noun
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On-field treatment delay Players who require on-field treatment from medical staff will have to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart, bar notable exceptions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The code says harassment can include negative or disparaging comments about a participant’s gender identity, lists no exceptions and says harassment violations can lead to discipline, including suspension or expulsion from OBRA.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Whether Glasner was justified or not in his complaints, a prolonged period of poor form, stretching back well over a month, coupled with his outbursts, led to questions over his future.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The mounting complaints about Joanna Landau, the agency’s new executive director, came to a head during a two-hour public meeting attended by more than 200 people late Friday afternoon, just before the start of the three-day holiday weekend.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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In this period before culture was so profoundly professionalized, populism and pluralism were genuine material questions of public participation, access, and power.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The details of the card are written in a cursive that flows against the less elastic serifs of the demographic data questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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One of the main criticisms lobbed at DeGette in the primary campaign so far has focused on the number of her bills that have become law.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Criticisms The calculator is part of an effort to build support for the governor’s proposal and push back against criticisms, particularly over its potential impact on local government finances.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
Noun
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This repression sparked years of protests and widened the divide between his government and the public, ultimately leading to his resignation.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The protests began a week earlier after immigrant advocates said detainees inside launched a hunger strike over poor living conditions at the 1,000-bed facility, which opened last May.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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There are also suites designed to accommodate mobility challenges, featuring wider doorways, grab bars in the bathroom, and roll-in showers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Memories of those early, exhausting days of fatherhood cannot be extricated from the challenges of rewriting a particularly thorny vignette.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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