dissent

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Her dissent exemplifies her belief that law should be a refuge for those who, like Reed, seek to escape the abuses of power and indifference that often play out in capital cases.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government, rare demonstrations in a country known for repressing dissent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Rare public dissent sparked by the recent crisis and national power cuts saw locals banging pots and pans in central Havana on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Notably, there was only a single dissent from the FOMC’s standpat decision, from Fed governor Stephen Miran, who has been vociferous in calling for sharp rate reductions.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Pst, pst, like a cat luring a mouse from its hole, they goad each other into quarrels and dissent.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank