objection

Example Sentences

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A Russian oil tanker delivered 100,000 tons of crude oil to Cuba, following President Trump’s comment that he had no objection to such shipments.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The robust ecosystem that arose in objection to network and cable’s unholiness moved Netflix, Amazon and Fox to claim slices of the underserved fundamentalist market.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Massachusetts, the court upheld a Massachusetts law restricting children’s labor over her guardian’s objection on the ground that the state had a right to safeguard “youth’s well being.”

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Norfolk Wildlife Trust put in a formal objection, claiming pellets from the pitch could spread into the surrounding area, which is close to Sweet Briar Marshes and the River Wensum.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“I’ve no objection, if you do something. It’s against the rules to be idle here,” replied Meg gravely but graciously.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott