objector
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He declared himself a conscientious objector during World War II. He was imprisoned, abandoned by his family and returned to Birmingham only to be further ostracized.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
In 1985, as the Year of the Pacific approached, the ship’s captain was Peter Willcox, a lifelong seaman and conscientious objector from Vietnam who’d devoted his career to environmental action on the oceans.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
The sole objector was Wird, which owns brands such as Cockspur.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025
If a book is returned to the library, an objector may request a review by a state-appointed special magistrate at the expense of the school district.”
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2024
Advancing with mighty shoves, she pushed each objector aside.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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