protestation

After her protestations, the manager advised her to contact Facewatch directly but Ms Horan said she had "no joy" from her messages to the firm, or to Home Bargains.

Notwithstanding Republicans’ protestations of reverence for Medicaid, the truth is that they and their fellow conservatives have had their knives out for the program virtually since its inception in 1965.

Despite all his protestations to the contrary, Kennedy does not want American kids to be healthier.

Despite their protestations, it's an act they apparently enjoy quite a bit.

As things stand, the government can do what it wants and choose to ignore the protestations and suggestions coming from the opposition parties.