dissent

Example Sentences

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The high court’s decision in the California case came in a one-sentence order, with no justices recording any dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal

He dissented from last week’s decision to hold rates steady, instead voting for a quarter-point rate cut, along with fellow Fed governor Christopher Waller.

From Barron's

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