under protest

Example Sentences

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Typically you are able to run under protest but I guess they have a different situation here at the Olympics where it is blatant, which it was, they don't allow you to run under protest.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

They moved on under protest, and later filed a motion to have the judge disqualified.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

While the sides continue negotiating a collective bargaining agreement, the Canadian players say they are playing the tournament under protest and haven’t ruled out a strike.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

The water district in Indian Wells Valley is also being charged but is making its payment under protest.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2021

The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon