without dissent

Example Sentences

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The Assembly approved Wicks’ measure without dissent, sending it to the state Senate for consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

Thomas-Greenfield was twice confirmed on a voice vote without dissent in 2012 to be director general of the Foreign Service and in 2015 as an assistant secretary of state.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2020

And it worked: When Peres died, having suffered a severe stroke two weeks ago from which he never recovered, Israel was eulogizing him almost without dissent.

From Slate • Sep. 28, 2016

The cardiologist’s nomination breezed through the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, without dissent, on a voice vote in mid-January.

From Washington Times • Feb. 22, 2016

Peter was chosen without dissent, and was escorted to the seat behind the desk.

From The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him by Ford, Paul Leicester