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
Agents should hear live calls, work through objections and learn directly from producers who are actively writing business.
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David Price,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Ethics Commission ruled in his favor, over the objections of some observers, clearing the way for his appointment to the Superior Court.
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Patrick Anderson,
The Providence Journal,
30 June 2026
Many account executives still handle discovery calls, technical demos, and objection handling with limited or no sales engineer support on the line.
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Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
In the next breath, Grasso voiced Michigan’s objections to the Protect College Sports Act, a bill that is intended to address those very problems.
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Austin Meek,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for objection
David Price,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Ethics Commission ruled in his favor, over the objections of some observers, clearing the way for his appointment to the Superior Court.
—
Patrick Anderson,
The Providence Journal,
30 June 2026
Many account executives still handle discovery calls, technical demos, and objection handling with limited or no sales engineer support on the line.
—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
In the next breath, Grasso voiced Michigan’s objections to the Protect College Sports Act, a bill that is intended to address those very problems.
—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for objection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
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By simply looking at the exam paper, the glasses could transmit questions to a connected AI large language models, which generated answers and displayed them on the lenses.
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Gina Martinez, chair of the executive board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, said the land in question provides a vital buffer between port activity and residential communities.
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The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
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The dietitian thought there might be a correlation, according to an internal Abbott summary of the complaint shown during Colombo’s deposition.
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Her death sparked weeks of protests nationwide, calling for an end to an increase in immigration enforcement actions.
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That month, a protest was held outside a classroom in Sweeney Hall where a guest lecturer, Jeffrey Blutinger, was speaking about the war.
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The legislation faced sharp criticism at home and abroad, and thousands of Slovaks repeatedly took to the streets to protest the law.
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Asked about the greenwashing criticism, a Council spokesperson said companies active in the fossil fuel sector can still contribute to the transition, for example by developing low-carbon fuels or building electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Throughout the journey, Pfendler documented life alone at sea for hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, sharing the physical and mental challenges of crossing one of the world's largest oceans.
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Reservations are recommended and parking can be a challenge, with limited spaces available in the dedicated lot.
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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