dissenting

Example Sentences

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Analysts had said ahead of the decision that the bank’s seven-member board could signal a more hawkish tilt, with at least one dissenting member potentially voting for a rate increase in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But the dissenting opinions from Justices Thomas and Samuel Alito make clear the court was debating other issues as well.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

You also need to listen to your colleagues, including backbenchers, and the heavy-handed approach to dissenting voices diminishes our politics.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Though Fed governor Stephen Miran surprised no one by dissenting to the decision to keep interest rates steady, three Fed presidents dissented to certain language in the FOMC’s statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

We were used to her outbursts during Story; in fact, she became part of Story, the dissenting voice to the way things are, the rebel waiting for the fight to be brought.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline