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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Some members of the House have raised objections to provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, in particular the ban on purchases by institutional investors.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026 -
Neither country’s domestic politics raised objections from the EBU, which viewed the contest purely as a broadcasting exercise, not a method for political accountability.—
Steven Blum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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After a contentious four-hour-plus hearing, the city planning and zoning board voted 5-4 in support of a list of zoning waivers and exceptions that county officials say are essential for the project to move forward, but that was one vote short of the six-vote supermajority required for approval.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Members have one full year from the date of purchase to return items for a replacement or refund (there are a few exceptions).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2026
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Saum Poorsaleh, complaints triggered the internal affairs investigation.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The massive data centers, warehouse-like buildings housing the computer servers and other infrastructure used to power AI, are at the center of steadily growing complaints from communities about energy bills, noise and environmental impacts.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Remonstrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrances. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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