under protest
Example Sentences
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This Voluntary Recall is being performed under protest.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
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
But in last week’s interview, Soon-Shiong expressed consternation that some accounts of the Merida departure left the impression he had resigned under protest about staff cuts and other disagreements with the owner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2024
"They should just let you run under protest and let you sort it out later."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2024
The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
