as in exceptions
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 objections
News cameras will be allowed to record and broadcast much of the hearing, the judge ruled last week over the objections of Robinson’s attorneys.
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Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
In the letter reviewed by the Miami Herald, Persad-Bissessar said her objections were neither personal nor political.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Court approval, possible objections and administrative processing can all affect the timing.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
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Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The measures were approved in unanimous voice votes, and Webb and Peck raised no objections at the time.
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Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
The politically complicated situation has raised a few eyebrows — and ethical concerns — among some aldermen who passed the legislation allowing VGTs over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
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
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
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
In the letter reviewed by the Miami Herald, Persad-Bissessar said her objections were neither personal nor political.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Court approval, possible objections and administrative processing can all affect the timing.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The measures were approved in unanimous voice votes, and Webb and Peck raised no objections at the time.
—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
The politically complicated situation has raised a few eyebrows — and ethical concerns — among some aldermen who passed the legislation allowing VGTs over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
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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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The result was a menu of skin complaints – fungal, bacterial and otherwise.
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Florida ranks third in overall internet fraud complaints, as well as third in money lost, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center’s 2025 annual report.
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The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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An independent autopsy requested by the family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi raises new questions about officers' actions, adding to growing calls for transparency in the weeks since the shooting.
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There have been criticisms over the division of a 90-minute match into essentially four quarters rather than two halves (with hydration breaks inserted around the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game).
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As this World Cup continues to play out, the criticisms, fears and concerns about the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets have all been realized to an international audience.
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In Portland, Oregon, a statue of Lincoln is set to be reinstalled after it was pulled off its pedestal in 2020 amid national social justice protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.
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It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
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That poses creative challenges, but also a lot of opportunities.
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On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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