dissent

Example Sentences

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Guinea has experienced repeated periods of instability since independence, marked by military coups, contested elections and violent crackdowns on dissent.

From BBC • 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

As many as three Fed governors could dissent in favor of a cut this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

But to my surprise, no one mutters in dissent and no one laughs.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth