under protest
Americanphrase
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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
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
Espanyol played under protest because Lewandowski appeared after being sent off in Barcelona’s previous league game.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2023
The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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