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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Iranian officials have objected to these demands.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026 -
In 2022, a woman who was 38 weeks pregnant in the Vermilion County Jail objected when officials attempted to coerce her into scheduling an induction, according to the ACLU of Illinois.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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For decades, Iran has protested the presence of US troops across from its shores, repeatedly warning its Arab neighbors that states hosting American military assets could be targeted in the event of a US attack on the country.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, some leaders in Congress have protested at the launch of the strikes without congressional authorization.—
Cara Anna,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Remonstrated (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrated%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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