under protest
Americanphrase
Example Sentences
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"I wouldn't say they enjoy interacting with humans," reflected Heide-Jorgensen, noting "they do it under protest."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
This Voluntary Recall is being performed under protest.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
He agreed under protest to open the electronic gate in return for the commission’s reducing his fine by $1.1 million, to $1.4 million, secured by a lien on his home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Typically you are able to run under protest but I guess they have a different situation here at the Olympics where it is blatant, which it was, they don't allow you to run under protest.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2024
The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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