Example Sentences

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Greg got the bad news in the form of a letter from the prosecutor, Daniel Hampton: “It is on that basis that the State of Indiana will be objecting to any modification in this case.”

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2012

"May I not have a secretary?—You will be objecting to my Aunt coming to stay with me, or my dining with my friends—next!"

From Man and Maid by Glyn, Elinor