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

"They should just let you run under protest and let you sort it out later."

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

With a rash of penalties near the end of the first half, Peninsula coach Ross Filkins informed officials with 2:08 left before halftime that his team was playing the rest of the game under protest.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2021

The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon