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
The board said both parties have five business days to file objections to the election.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Democrats also cited objections over a provision that would allow President Donald Trump to use the legislation to sanction foreign leaders who are U.S. allies.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025
Trump’s objections are creating these potential roadblocks despite the fact that Redstone and Ellison are both longtime supporters of the president, with the latter appearing last week at a White House news conference about a major new AI initiative.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Hegseth’s nomination met with objections from Collins and Murkowski as well as many senior Democrats about his lack of managerial experience.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 25 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Democrats also cited objections over a provision that would allow President Donald Trump to use the legislation to sanction foreign leaders who are U.S. allies.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025
Trump’s objections are creating these potential roadblocks despite the fact that Redstone and Ellison are both longtime supporters of the president, with the latter appearing last week at a White House news conference about a major new AI initiative.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Hegseth’s nomination met with objections from Collins and Murkowski as well as many senior Democrats about his lack of managerial experience.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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The airport has restrictions on the distance that flights may travel, with some exceptions for select flights beyond the perimeter.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Jan. 2025
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That said, fourth-grade math scores still remained below pre-pandemic 2019 levels, with one exception: Alabama was the only state where fourth-graders' average math scores surpassed 2019 scores.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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The question is already swirling Dec. 10, 2024 Becerra last week demurred when asked about his plans days after leaving his federal post.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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These factors call into question whether the opinions expressed in a DOJ brief filed on Jan. 17 captures a viewpoint still shared by the DOJ as of Jan. 20.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Two spa businesses in Baltimore told the Banner that Tucker had been banned immediately after complaints were lodged against him.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Last week, the nonprofit watchdog group the Housing Rights Initiative filed 176 complaints against Chicago landlords for discrimination in the largest housing case in Illinois history.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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In San Francisco, the Chronicle reported residents from not only the city but also Oakland and other Bay Area locations were participating in the protest, either by holding a rally or closing shop.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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All were immediately arrested by the Haiti National Police, despite protests from the country’s Office of National Migration.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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But the transportation secretary on Sunday also repeatedly echoed Trump and his top allies' criticism of DEI efforts in the immediate aftermath of the DC-area collision.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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The reality smash hit has come in for a lot of criticism of late, with season seven particularly causing a great deal of passionate debate online.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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Similar challenges explain why the Nashville Zoo doesn't have polar bears or elephants, which are difficult to keep safe and happy in captivity.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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But these demonstrations represent a new challenge.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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