dissent

Example Sentences

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His most productive period straddled the era of the Shah and then the Islamic theocratic forces that deposed him - with both systems ever ready to sniff out hidden messages that could be interpreted as dissent.

From BBC

The Portugal defender received a first yellow card for dissent in the first half, complaining about a decision against him following his challenge on Igor Jesus.

From BBC

Officials opted to cut the federal-fund rate by a quarter of a percentage point at the December meeting; however, three committee members dissented.

From Barron's

Officials opted to cut the federal-fund rate by a quarter of a percentage point at the December meeting; however, three committee members dissented.

From Barron's

“Rather, like the sport of boxing, dissent requires struggle.”

From Los Angeles Times