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object

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


NOUN
aim, recipient
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Webb's high-resolution instruments now provide an even sharper look at the same object.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

Japan's defence ministry also described the object as a suspected ballistic missile, adding that it was thought to have "already fallen", without providing further details.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

When he called to object, he said, agents congratulated him on his upgrade.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

"The next best thing is a colander," Heymans said - or any household object with small holes.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

If a human being could hide in the Louvre, an object the size of the Mona Lisa could vanish.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

The findings could have practical benefits as the number of objects orbiting Earth continues to grow.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

Since history's most powerful telescope went online in 2022, it has been spotting many extremely bright cosmic objects dubbed "little red dots" in the early universe that have baffled scientists.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Repeated explosions reportedly rang out over Novorossiysk throughout the night as air defences shot down aerial objects.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

"We very much hope the objects will be returned, so they can be enjoyed by everyone," a spokesperson added.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The truth is, Gram didn’t leave me answers in any of these objects.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

Leon Cannizzaro, the New Orleans district attorney at the time, objected, telling the court that his office did not purposefully withhold any evidence.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

The sister of the woman Knox was acquitted of murdering has objected to the show that is due to be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Goltes objected to Doncic’s desire to bring Gabriela back to the United States with him when he joined the Lakers in Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Dec. 7.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

No one objected as Grace prayed aloud in Swahili and Eldin in Bosnian, first for the health and safety of their teammates, and then, if God saw fit, for a victory.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

The visibly frail politician was objecting to state lawyers being appointed to represent him when he fell, prompting prison guards to rush him to hospital.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

While objecting to the subpoenas in court, the company simultaneously convinced the DOJ to drop the case, he said.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers commended the students for objecting “in a manner that reflects the importance of civic engagement and respectful discourse.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 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

I don’t bother objecting to her makeover attempts anymore.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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