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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In response to such disagreements, Washington, across several administrations, objected first to the reappointment of certain members of the body and ultimately to the appointment of any new members, effectively preventing any meaningful effort to settle disputes.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Aug. 2025 -
The Saudi fund’s panel of investment advisers unanimously objected.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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People also protested outside government minister’s homes.—
From Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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According to an official website, over 200 events were held across 34 states yesterday to protest Texas Republicans' efforts to redraw the state's electoral maps in their favor—a strategy that has been picked up by Republican leaders in other states as well ahead of next year's midterms.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Remonstrate (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrate%20%28with%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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