as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
over the vociferous remonstrances of my parents I decided to drop my music lessons
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Noun
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There were two major objections that were raised to the scenario of a rotating Earth, and neither one was successfully addressed until the Renaissance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025 -
But Republicans quickly overcame her objections and the Senate went home.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, exceptions to the rule (like the Thunder and Rockets) don’t necessarily mean the rule doesn’t exist for a reason.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The policy has several exceptions, including students age 21 and older as well as active-duty military members or veterans, as well as an exemption request process.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If someone swears on air, hosts typically apologize immediately to stay within Ofcom’s rules and avoid complaints or investigation.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mercifully, breakfast goes by with no complaints.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Remonstrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrances. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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