without dissent

Example Sentences

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But Wednesday’s order was short, bland and without dissent.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Greece’s center-right government has 157 lawmakers in the 300-seat parliament, and the proposed purchases are expected to be approved without dissent within the ruling party.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2022

Mr. Bush’s first 11 Cabinet-level picks were approved without opposition, and almost all of Mr. Clinton’s slate was approved in two days without dissent.

From Washington Times • Jan. 15, 2017

And it worked: When Peres died, having suffered a severe stroke two weeks ago from which he never recovered, Israel was eulogizing him almost without dissent.

From Slate • Sep. 28, 2016

But Prince was pliant, far more so than usual, accepted his partner's suggestions without dissent, and grew really enthusiastic when he said finally: "Well, I guess that is all."

From Sunny Slopes by Hueston, Ethel