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

Unlike the UK bill, the original Holyrood bill included a conscientious objection provision, stating that individuals or organisations must not be "subject to any detriment" if they opt out.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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

“My mother would have had no objection, but my father hates London.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen