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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Defense attorney Kathy Nester did not object, and Graf granted the request, officially designating Kirk's widow as the victim's representative.—
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As such, the football federations representing both Egypt and Iran have publicly objected to any Pride celebrations around the match.—
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CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Students at several high schools walked out to protest the federal action.—
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Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Students are protesting the university’s decision to ban the magazines.—
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Essence,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Remonstrate (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrate%20%28with%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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