under protest
Example Sentences
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He agreed under protest to open the electronic gate in return for the commission’s reducing his fine by $1.1 million, to $1.4 million, secured by a lien on his home.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Typically you are able to run under protest but I guess they have a different situation here at the Olympics where it is blatant, which it was, they don't allow you to run under protest.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024
The water district in Indian Wells Valley is also being charged but is making its payment under protest.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2021
International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence said Zolkefli and two others — who did not reach the podium — were allowed to compete under protest after they failed to appear on time for the event.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2021
The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
