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
In another way of increasing LFC’s presence, Hotchkiss forged an agreement with the Chicago Bears allowing the team to practice on campus starting in 1976, despite the objections of some neighbors.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
City leaders on Tuesday gave the green light to the redevelopment of the Hyde Park Square business district over the objections of dozens of residents, a mayoral hopeful and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The protests were planned prior to the demonstrations in Los Angeles that were sparked by federal immigration raids of workplaces and prompted President Trump to send in the National Guard and other military over the objection of local leaders.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Generate three compelling arguments for this settlement amount, then anticipate the opposing counsel's three strongest objections.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
City leaders on Tuesday gave the green light to the redevelopment of the Hyde Park Square business district over the objections of dozens of residents, a mayoral hopeful and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The protests were planned prior to the demonstrations in Los Angeles that were sparked by federal immigration raids of workplaces and prompted President Trump to send in the National Guard and other military over the objection of local leaders.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Generate three compelling arguments for this settlement amount, then anticipate the opposing counsel's three strongest objections.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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The United States economy is vastly different from ancient Rome’s, with one important exception: there remains today the same temptation to finance public promises with money created out of thin air.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Any exceptions lawmakers want to carve out must be backed by a strong state interest that increases protections for minors.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Noun
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When the latter walked out for batting practice on Saturday, McGriff had a question for Jensen, as Anne Rogers of Royals.com noted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Countless studies have shown that outcomes for citizens improve when members of the media ask probing questions of politicians.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The Van Tine lawsuit, filed earlier last month, asserts some of the same allegations as the Ornelas complaint.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Ironically, the complaint in question was never even sustained, meaning the civilian investigators ultimately found no misconduct by officers.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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At the time, widespread protests were underway in L.A. over the immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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On Thursday Khalil’s lawyers filed a claim against the Trump administration for $20 million in damages, alleging he was falsely imprisoned, prosecuted and portrayed as antisemitic as the government sought to deport him over his role in campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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The unusually blunt and sobering assessment drew sharp criticism, including from her colleagues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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Nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies statewide have signed partnership agreements with ICE, drawing criticisms from some residents.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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Boise applied to the challenge with the idea of taking the city’s existing geothermal heating system to provide a solution to high utility costs in affordable housing downtown.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Chesky admits that remaining composed while covering these tragedies has been a challenge for him, especially as the father of a 2-year-old daughter, Eleanor.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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