under protest
Americanphrase
Example Sentences
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"They should just let you run under protest and let you sort it out later."
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024
They moved on under protest, and later filed a motion to have the judge disqualified.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023
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
The water district in Indian Wells Valley is also being charged but is making its payment under protest.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2021
The next day, Bobby Gene was acting under protest.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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