dissent

Example Sentences

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In the days that followed, repressive new laws were adopted here to silence dissent and punish criticism of the authorities.

From BBC

But she also presided over an autocratic government that crushed dissent, and now faces court cases alleging the looting of national wealth.

From Barron's

Miran, along with Fed governor Christopher Waller, dissented Wednesday on the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady in favor of a reduction.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was a murmur of dissent from the sphinxes behind her, and she flicked her tail in a quick whip of frustration, and they quietened.

From Literature

Waller cast a dissenting vote in favor of a cut at Wednesday’s meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal