dissent
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It seems from his dissent that Alito somewhat agrees with me.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
The court’s mini “Cuba docket” offers us unexpected insights about Justice Elena Kagan, the only justice to hold the line on both cases, including her first-ever solo dissent in her 16 years on the bench.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
Justice Thomas’s 32-page dissent argued Cook’s role isn’t property and criticized the court’s interference.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Justice Amy Coney Barrett agreed in a one-paragraph dissent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 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
Vocabulary lists containing dissent
The Hunger Games
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 8
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Common Senses: Sent, Sens ("Feel")
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