as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
discouraged her from remonstrating with her father, whose mind was obviously made up
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Opposing fans have objected to a sweetheart deal that has allowed the Dodgers to pocket television revenue ordinarily shared with the league’s other 29 teams.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026 -
The commission objected, saying the company’s proposal did not comply with state timing rules.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her father later protested the drafting of young men from inside the camps to fight overseas.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Homan protested, but, according to World Curling’s rules, there are no official replays, and the official’s final call stands.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Remonstrated (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrated%20%28with%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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