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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
Republicans’ stated objections to the bill, however, dealt mostly with other sections that were unrelated to the legality of plug-in solar devices.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The European Southern Observatory (ESO), an international astronomy research organization that operates some of the world's largest telescopes, has also filed objections against the two proposals.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The temporary two-month notice requirement, crafted in direct response to Operation Metro Surge and its impact on low-income renters, has yet to be voted upon, given objections from the city’s largest rental property owner.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Windows for filing objections are often short, and missing the deadline can waive your right to contest the order.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Those objections were overruled.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
Carlson is known to trade in conspiracies and has been outspoken about his objections to the war in Iran.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
State officials have euthanized a bear who swiped a woman in Monrovia over the weekend despite objections from city officials who asked that the female bear and her two cubs be relocated to the Angeles National Forest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
After Barrington’s mark was published in the Trademark Official Gazette in 2022, two businesses—Richmond and the Cleveland Guardians—filed objections.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The European Southern Observatory (ESO), an international astronomy research organization that operates some of the world's largest telescopes, has also filed objections against the two proposals.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The temporary two-month notice requirement, crafted in direct response to Operation Metro Surge and its impact on low-income renters, has yet to be voted upon, given objections from the city’s largest rental property owner.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Windows for filing objections are often short, and missing the deadline can waive your right to contest the order.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Those objections were overruled.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
Carlson is known to trade in conspiracies and has been outspoken about his objections to the war in Iran.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
State officials have euthanized a bear who swiped a woman in Monrovia over the weekend despite objections from city officials who asked that the female bear and her two cubs be relocated to the Angeles National Forest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
After Barrington’s mark was published in the Trademark Official Gazette in 2022, two businesses—Richmond and the Cleveland Guardians—filed objections.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
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As of April 18, 2026, a total of 11 states will ban the use of credit checks in employment decisions as New York joins 10 other states and several jurisdictions, including Philadelphia and Chicago, that prohibit the practice, with some exceptions.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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The lone exceptions are the two ModSquad senators from Michigan, Peters and Elissa Slotkin, who remain neutral.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Judging from the volume and tenor of user complaints, weather might be second only to social media as a space in need of fresh disruption.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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The most common complaints from Hers reviewers on Trustpilot and the BBB involve frustrations around figuring out how to cancel a subscription, shipping delays and the strict return policy (with refunds rarely given).—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thune didn't publicly address the barrage of criticisms from Johnson's membership on Friday.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This goes beyond the confusion between antisemitism and criticisms of Israel.—
Laura Einhorn,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Massive crowds — estimated to be in the thousands, according to organizers — gathered in Mill Creek Park and marched through the Country Club Plaza on Saturday afternoon in the third installment of the No Kings protests.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Anne Marie DeRosier, 63, of Lexington, had been bringing family members from the Detroit and Grosse Pointe area to protests in Port Huron.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Many young people are transitioning out of school, starting careers and building independence, while still developing the coping skills needed to navigate major health challenges.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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