objected
Example Sentences
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High school pupils and others have objected to a lack of teachers, overcrowded classrooms and run-down buildings.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
At a Thursday press briefing, South Korea’s industry minister, Kim Jung-kwan, objected to the U.S. characterization of the country’s Alaska LNG investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
However, the proposed transformation sparked fierce backlash from neighbors, who objected to the scale of the project.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
A CNN spokesperson also objected to the "unauthorized" use of the network's branding, saying the videos "are not CNN content and have no affiliation with CNN."
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
The city seemed coldhearted to her—merchants were ruthless in their dealings and masters callous to their servants, and all called her naive when she objected.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
