under protest
Example Sentences
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Typically you are able to run under protest but I guess they have a different situation here at the Olympics where it is blatant, which it was, they don't allow you to run under protest.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024
Espanyol played under protest because Lewandowski appeared after being sent off in Barcelona’s previous league game.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2023
The water district in Indian Wells Valley is also being charged but is making its payment under protest.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2021
It’s made legal grabs like trying to trademark the name of Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, later withdrawing the application under protest.
From The Verge • Apr. 28, 2020
The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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