as in to object (to)
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In 2022, Hathaway doubted a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada could be possible.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025 -
Bellucci doubts that anything will change after this incident.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2025
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Thousands protested across the U.S. on Presidents’ Day.—
David Leonhardt,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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While foreign ships are allowed to pass through EEZs under freedom of navigation rules, the Philippines has protested China's maritime forces for unlawfully asserting jurisdiction as well as Beijing's construction of artificial islands within its EEZ.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Half a day, gone like that, just browsing and discovering and then being unable to resist buying.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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Ukraine has tried to resist a total capitulation to American demands on natural resources, but has faced intense pressure from President Trump, who views access to Ukraine’s vast mineral wealth as necessary repayment for the billions the United States has provided Kyiv for its war against Russia.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Kick (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20%28about%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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