dissent

Example Sentences

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He dissented in favor of a cut in July, the last time the Fed held rates steady.

From Barron's

Waller dissented in favor of a rate cut in July, the last time the central bank held rates steady.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others do so to bask in the leader’s approval and proximity or to advance their careers, which expressions of dissent could torpedo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Miran dissented at last week’s Fed meeting, calling for a half percentage point rate cut instead of the approved quarter-point reduction.

From Barron's

In the wake of Wednesday’s decision to lower rates for a third time in 2025, two dissenting voters defended their opposition to the move.

From Barron's