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as in insisted
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he protested that he usually was very good at baseball, and all the strikeouts were just bad luck
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as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
plans to protest against the judge's ruling regarding admissible evidence
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Recent Examples of protested
Thousands of demonstrators have since protested in the streets of Seoul, waving banners, shouting slogans and singing along to K-pop songs with lyrics changed to demand Yoon’s removal.
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Farrell protested the stoppage, but that animation alone was proof the referee made the correct decision.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In April, over 100 demonstrators protested at the company's headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota - where Thompson was based - claiming that the company was denying legitimate insurance claims.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Barth protested to her friends’ amusement.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Over 100 demonstrators protested at the company's headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, in April—where Thompson was based—claiming that the company was denying legitimate insurance claims.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
In Seoul, thousands of university students protested in the streets, demanding an end to martial law, only to be met with tear gas from riot police.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
In their absence, tens of thousands of people protested at the Capitol daily.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
The bond market has already protested to Fed Chair Powell that these cuts were not really needed.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Farrell protested the stoppage, but that animation alone was proof the referee made the correct decision.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In April, over 100 demonstrators protested at the company's headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota - where Thompson was based - claiming that the company was denying legitimate insurance claims.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Barth protested to her friends’ amusement.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Over 100 demonstrators protested at the company's headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, in April—where Thompson was based—claiming that the company was denying legitimate insurance claims.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
In Seoul, thousands of university students protested in the streets, demanding an end to martial law, only to be met with tear gas from riot police.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
In their absence, tens of thousands of people protested at the Capitol daily.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
The bond market has already protested to Fed Chair Powell that these cuts were not really needed.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protested
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According to a study by Accenture, 62% of those surveyed insisted that brands speak out on important (social, cultural, environmental and political) matters.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Ed Norton, Bob Dylan insisted that James Mangold include a wildly inaccurate scene in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Parents Protecting Our Children objected to the policy, saying parents have constitutional rights to make decisions about the upbringing of their children and should be informed about a gender transition.Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Quentin Fulks, the principal deputy campaign manager for the Harris campaign, vigorously objected to any questioning of their — and the vice president’s — work ethic.Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The plot is alleged to have included plans to kill Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, according to police statements.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a civil suit filed in a New York federal court on Sunday night, the anonymous plaintiff alleged that she was raped at an afterparty following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on September 7, 2000.Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione rarely complained about the condition despite its impact on his life, according to Martin.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Subsequently, media reports asserted the argument was about Tavares refusing to back the industry push to renegotiate the EU CO rules which insist 80% of new sedan and SUV sales are EVs by 2030, and 100% by 2035.Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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So the Court has asserted that although the taxpayers may manage taxpayers' data in their own way in an effort to combat tax fraud, there are certain limits and those instruments should always be in line with GDPR regulations.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Other researchers contended that these communities hunted for larger game.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eli was drafted by the Chargers and sent to the New York Giants via trade, a move many contended was a result of his family's wishes.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Vasquez fell to his knees as he was declared the winner.Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Famine has been declared in Zamzam camp in North Darfur, where shelling on Tuesday killed seven people, according to Adam Rojal, spokesperson of the Coordinating Committee for Displaced People.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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