as in to object
to present an opposing opinion or argument
discouraged her from remonstrating with her father, whose mind was obviously made up
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Veto-wielding Security Council members China and Russia objected and planned to issue an alternative resolution.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Understanding and identifying activity helps scientists better understand how these objects change over time.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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The California Faculty Association, the union representing Cal State faculty, celebrated the verdict in a statement posted to social media, saying Caravello had been cleared of any wrongdoing and that the decision affirmed his right to protest.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, some residents have been protesting the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods over concerns about pollution, noise, and electricity prices.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Remonstrate (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrate%20%28with%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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