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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In each instance, officials backed off after residents objected.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Richins’ former attorney, Skye Lazaro, told Fox News Digital the defense initially filed a motion requesting the court appoint counsel for Darden, but the state objected.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Many in Hollywood protested the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since the mass firings began, former CDC worker and their supporters have protested every Tuesday during the afternoon rush hour outside the CDC's main entrance.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
13 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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