objector
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He declared himself a conscientious objector during World War II. He was imprisoned, abandoned by his family and returned to Birmingham only to be further ostracized.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The sole objector was Wird, which owns brands such as Cockspur.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025
If a book is returned to the library, an objector may request a review by a state-appointed special magistrate at the expense of the school district.”
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2024
As a conscientious objector during the Korean War in 1951, Lawson served 14 months in jail for refusing to report for the draft, and he used his imprisonment as an opportunity to study nonviolent protest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2024
Brij on the grounds of religious tolerance and me on account of I’m a conscientious objector.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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