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

Hack, a lawyer and a member of Fifa's disciplinary committee, said the Morocco players should have informed the referee they were playing under protest if they intended to challenge the result.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

While the sides continue negotiating a collective bargaining agreement, the Canadian players say they are playing the tournament under protest and haven’t ruled out a strike.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

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

The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon