noes
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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On this occasion, there are more emphatic "noes" than groans, and Ms Harris accepts defeat this time around.
From BBC
An August referendum on restarting the reactor, held just three months after it closed, failed to attract a quorum, though the yes votes outweighed the noes.
If there are more "yes" votes than "noes", the bill will progress to stage two, where MSPs can propose changes.
From BBC
We've been around for a long time, and we've had a lot of 'noes' as a band, so when we auditioned, we assumed this would be another one.
From BBC
Kentridge brings it to America thirsting for even less good yeses and noes.
From Los Angeles Times
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