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The Singaporean minister of health even objected to his nation being considered a longevity zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

West Berkshire Council found that the order route was "reasonably alleged to exist as a public right of way" but Matthews has objected.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Aidar was quoted in the news about Filó, saying she objected to the influencer bringing Filó into his house, touching her, and treating her like a human.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Three regional Fed presidents objected to the statement language at the April meeting, pushing to remove wording that signaled the central bank still leaned toward lowering interest rates.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Lucy Stone did not attend the meeting, and she objected to excluding men from the organization, arguing that her husband had worked as hard as anyone else for women’s suffrage in Kansas.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling