as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument
discouraged her from remonstrating with her father, whose mind was obviously made up
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Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, potential dissenting votes after objecting at the July meeting, supported the quarter-point cut.—
Sarah Min,Pia Singh,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025 -
In July, an A&M student recorded herself objecting to a lesson in a children’s literature course taught by Melissa McCoul that touched on gender identity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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The game was punctuated by Kotsay’s late ejection, with the manager making the long walk to the clubhouse in the top of the ninth inning after protesting an umpire call.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The crowds protesting Friday are in opposition to the transfer of ICE detainees to out-of-state holding centers, according to Fox 32 Chicago.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Remonstrating (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remonstrating%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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