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
Reviewing pages have been thinned by the forces of history and technology; few Pynchon skeptics anymore bother to take the time to read the novels and register their objections.
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Book Marks
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
As the administration takes aim at vessels in the Caribbean, senators and lawmakers of both major political parties have raised stark objections.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.
—Kevin Breuninger,sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
The Wisconsin Policy Forum raised other objections to such comparisons in a 2024 report.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Burr’s take on the event comes as some comedians such as Shane Gillis, Marc Maron and David Cross have voiced objections to the festival, with Cross blasting comics — including citing Burr — who participated.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Yet American forces remained, and NATO not only endured but also expanded—over the objections of Kennan and others.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Tech Oversight, an AI oversight advocacy organization that set its sights on the California Legislature earlier this year, applauded Wiener and Newsom for supporting SB 53 despite Big Tech’s objections.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
On one side are evangelistic followers of the Temperance movement, whose objections to the Guinness family don’t really need to be explained.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Book Marks
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
As the administration takes aim at vessels in the Caribbean, senators and lawmakers of both major political parties have raised stark objections.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.
—Kevin Breuninger,sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
The Wisconsin Policy Forum raised other objections to such comparisons in a 2024 report.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Burr’s take on the event comes as some comedians such as Shane Gillis, Marc Maron and David Cross have voiced objections to the festival, with Cross blasting comics — including citing Burr — who participated.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Yet American forces remained, and NATO not only endured but also expanded—over the objections of Kennan and others.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Tech Oversight, an AI oversight advocacy organization that set its sights on the California Legislature earlier this year, applauded Wiener and Newsom for supporting SB 53 despite Big Tech’s objections.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
On one side are evangelistic followers of the Temperance movement, whose objections to the Guinness family don’t really need to be explained.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
Noun
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One option would require universal permitting, meaning every business that emits the five toxics would need a permit, and another proposal would require universal permitting with some exceptions.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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There have been exceptions, of course, like Dario Vitale’s divisive first collection for Versace, which had the merit of placing the brand at the center of conversation.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of all the places in the world, no complaints.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The decision to place Hauck on leave followed three complaints accusing him of inappropriate speech on multiple occasions, according to records received via a Freedom of Information Act request.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are questions about Towns, who is a very potent offensive threat but hasn't lived up to his potential defensively.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The move came on the heels of NFL analyst Rex Ryan's previous criticisms of Sanders’ outspoken nature.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The criticisms underscore many artists’ aversions to AI creeping into their industry.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The decision set off a new round of protests.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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These varied protests come amid global concern over the malnutrition crisis in Gaza and the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on civilians.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, a new report suggests the project may have hit technical challenges around that first device.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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The week of awareness was launched in 1982, created in response to a surge of these challenges, according to the American Library Association.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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