was objecting
- past progressive of object.
Example Sentences
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Regardless, what the planning commissioner was objecting to is literally true — they are “everywhere.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Curry was objecting to a plan to build up to 16 townhomes on a property near his mansion in the Silicon Valley enclave.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2023
The proposal that Wetzel was objecting to was more limited, and drafted by House Republicans, although its exact terms were unclear.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 7, 2020
Then when we went to the hall, we were shocked to find that the US was objecting to Article 4.4.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 16, 2015
What she was objecting to was Lola’s “because.”
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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