under protest

Example Sentences

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But in last week’s interview, Soon-Shiong expressed consternation that some accounts of the Merida departure left the impression he had resigned under protest about staff cuts and other disagreements with the owner.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

"They should just let you run under protest and let you sort it out later."

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

Jesus Christ made Seattle under protest — only a true Seattleite knows what the first initial of those words stands for, Joan Magnano-Damm said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 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 next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon