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object

[ob-jikt, -jekt, uhb-jekt] / ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt, əbˈdʒɛkt /


NOUN
aim, recipient
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The researchers propose that the breakup of the parent object that formed the Eulalia asteroid family sent large amounts of debris toward Earth, the Moon, and Mars.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

"Importantly what the prohibited action here is that the player mustn't move, bend or break any growing or attached natural object."

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was stalked by a crowd that carried red flags, a symbol of revenge, and called him dishonorable as he was pelted with an unknown object.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

With the France attack looking formidable, it will be interesting to see if their unstoppable force or Spain's immovable object prevails in the contest on Tuesday.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Still, she was able to get a glimpse of Beowulf at his desk, chewing on some object that he quickly hid in his pocket.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

Ever since, the Etruscans have been overshadowed in history books by the Greeks and Romans—and at many museums that mix in their artifacts with other ancient objects.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Understanding how objects react to moving fluids could help engineers improve machines that capture or convert energy from flowing liquids.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Newall's friend Travis Mooney, from Wythenshawe, has stepped in to help him balance the objects, while also filming his feats for social media.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

There are sketchbooks still to fill, assemblages missing one last red bottle, and a studio full of objects that have yet to be turned from one thing into another.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

“Weird,” she said, setting the objects to the side, and fishing for more.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

My doctor friend objected to his hospital’s fundraising tactics.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

A third objected: “She is NOT an AI Actor, she is an AI Software Program.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Robinson's defence team objected repeatedly during the first two days of the preliminary hearing to video exhibits and different testimony on grounds including hearsay.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Curiously, none of the measure’s opponents publicly objected to the AG’s wording before it was finalized.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

In Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, for example, opponents of the Constitution objected to the implicit acceptance of slavery’s persistence, represented by the three-fifths clause and the twenty-year extension of the slave trade.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

The hawks could push further, moving from objecting to easing language to actively pressing for a interest-rate hike if energy prices keep climbing.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

Woods' lawyers can fight against the subpoena or legal order regarding prescription records by objecting to it within 10 days.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

Thoreau spent a night in jail for refusing to pay a poll tax, objecting to slavery and the Mexican War.

From MarketWatch Apr. 6, 2026

“We review all legal demands for legal validity, and we push back against those that are overbroad, including objecting to some entirely.”

From Salon Mar. 12, 2026

Eventually objecting to Seybert’s spirit “mania,” Maggie resigned and returned to rented rooms in New York.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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