- present participle of object.
objecting
Example Sentences
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After a few weeks, Iran, objecting to U.S. efforts to guide ships through the waterway, went back to attacking vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Daniels has been criticized on social media for objecting to Pickett wearing No. 5, primarily because Burrows led LSU to a national title while Daniels did not.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ruth said her brothers are objecting and have threatened to sue Ruth over their potential inheritance and custody of the remains.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
While objecting to the subpoenas in court, the company simultaneously convinced the DOJ to drop the case, he said.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
“What do you know about him?” asked Laurie, grateful for the good advice, but objecting to the lecture, and glad to turn the conversation from himself after his unusual outbreak.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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