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
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
The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
