as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
the concerned parents tried to expostulate with their daughter when she announced her intention to live on her own in New York City
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Inserra, one of dozens of critics who objected to The Fort complex being built in a city park, suggested another option that was not being considered.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026 -
But the proposal reportedly stalled after veto-wielding Security Council members China, Russia and France objected to the draft resolution, which would have authorized military action against Iran.—
Lim Hui Jie,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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That is one reason so many artists — including Taylor Swift, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, and Neil Young — have protested Spotify and other streaming platforms.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Paez Terán's parents have complained that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has refused to give them answers about the events surrounding his death.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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While famous guests, like tennis star Serena Williams, Chicago Sky WNBA player Angel Reese and actress Marlee Marlin, held events, many attendees complained about sparse decorations and limited events, and many on social media are calling the event a scam.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Expostulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expostulated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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