object
noun
anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
have objected
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present perfectof object.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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High school pupils and others have objected to a lack of teachers, overcrowded classrooms and run-down buildings.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Even pro-AI residents have objected to the furtive maneuvering around data centers.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
Sable has been stuck in limbo as some California officials have objected to its using a pipeline to transport oil from offshore platforms located near Santa Barbara.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
For example, six CSU campuses — San José State, Sacramento State and Cal State L.A. — have objected to the proposed cloud computing bachelor’s program at Santa Monica College.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
No doubt Cassiopeia would have objected strongly to that remark had she had the chance, but the Widow Ashton spoke first.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
