under protest
Example Sentences
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This Voluntary Recall is being performed under protest.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
He agreed under protest to open the electronic gate in return for the commission’s reducing his fine by $1.1 million, to $1.4 million, secured by a lien on his home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
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 next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
