were objecting
- past progressive of object.
Example Sentences
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They were objecting to a major overhaul of farm subsidies, branded "unworkable" by unions.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024
Jason Sheffield, an attorney for Travis McMichael, said he was not surprised media outlets were objecting.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2021
The Japanese people, Professor Nakano said, believe that the Games would be reconsidered more seriously if the host city were London or Paris and the local residents were objecting as strenuously.
From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2021
In both situations, Badger said, only a small group of people were objecting, but in response everyone would be forced to change.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 4, 2019
Those who had no families were objecting to being bound to those who had women and children with them.
From Death Valley in '49 by Manly, William Lewis
