dissent

Example Sentences

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The books at issue include Mark Clifford’s biography of Jimmy Lai, the 78-year-old journalist sentenced last month to 20 years in prison for dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government, rare demonstrations in a country known for repressing dissent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Notably, there was only a single dissent from the FOMC’s standpat decision, from Fed governor Stephen Miran, who has been vociferous in calling for sharp rate reductions.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Open dissent is impossible as the state's watchers are everywhere.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

An act of dissent from the people of District 11.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins