as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
Today, no objections were raised to the results, and the session itself lasted just over 30 minutes.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
That provision was meant to deter frivolous objections that have been raised by members of both parties over the years with little evidence to back up claims of impropriety in the election or the electoral tabulation.
—Carl Hulse, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
This is over the objection of the woman's lawyer Tony Buzbee.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
His stand against one of the world’s most beloved festivals—which last year donated some $6.4 million to charities, The Guardian notes—is the latest in a series of objections to the music industry at large, notably taking issue with Spotify and Ticketmaster.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
That provision was meant to deter frivolous objections that have been raised by members of both parties over the years with little evidence to back up claims of impropriety in the election or the electoral tabulation.
—Carl Hulse, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
This is over the objection of the woman's lawyer Tony Buzbee.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
His stand against one of the world’s most beloved festivals—which last year donated some $6.4 million to charities, The Guardian notes—is the latest in a series of objections to the music industry at large, notably taking issue with Spotify and Ticketmaster.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
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Even the protections that preserve the park where de la Torre works contain exceptions for oil companies and Indigenous communities, and wildlife hunting is still rampant.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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This level of funding is sure to be disruptive to the pro game; rumors are that dozens of PPA exclusive pros are inquiring about availability exceptions for this event already.Todd Boss, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Constitutional questions and religious freedom The appeals court directed McAvoy to reevaluate whether CompassCare and the other plaintiffs could demonstrate that the law burdens their associational rights.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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The attack is quickly pinned on the People’s Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command, or PFLP-GC, but Jim continues to press the authorities with more difficult questions.Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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Police confirmed on Monday that no investigation had yet been launched, but the complaint would be assessed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The complaint, first reported by Front Office Sports, was filed last Friday.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The protest was driven mainly by staff retention and pay inequity, which workers say isn’t keeping pace with the cost of living in San Francisco and the Bay Area.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Several voters on the list from Judge Griffin’s case said the protest felt like disenfranchisement.Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The criticism is somewhat reminiscent of Texans slamming Sen. Ted Cruz for fleeing to Cancun during a statewide freeze and power loss disaster in 2021.James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Comments Holker made to PEOPLE in a Jan. 7 interview triggered the wave of criticism.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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As another challenge, wind gusts are up to 60 mph and expected to resume.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The trailer shows many of the series' beloved stars returning to work at the studio, confronting new challenges that reflect and comment on the issues plaguing the video game industry in the real world.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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