dissent
verb (used without object)
to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed byfrom ).
were dissenting
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past progressiveof dissent.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But Martinez received backup from Herrera; the labor leader appeared personally to demand that Hutt be approved — and questioned whether those who were dissenting were his “friends.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2022
“And, in fact, there were dissenting opinions within the intelligence community, and it would not be elevated to the president until it was verified.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2020
I remember a day with him in Beijing meeting Chinese artists who were dissenting from the canons of official Maoist art.
From Washington Post ● May 10, 2019
The Pilgrims were dissenting Protestants who sided closely with Cromwell in the English Civil War.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2016
It was plain there were dissenting voices; but the debate was soon over, and the head chief, stepping forward, gave some instructions to the man who held the flag.
From The Scalp Hunters by F.A. Stewart
