Verb (used without object) : Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision. From Dictionary.com.
But there is a difference between dissenting from a war and trying to undermine a war …. From Wordnik.com. [mjh's blog — 2005 — June] Reference
Anybody who still insists on dissenting is criminally insane and is deatlt with accordingly. From Wordnik.com. [Add Garrison Keillor to the ‘Kill Off Republicans’ List. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState] Reference
Analysis by Abigail Thernstrom and Russell G. Redenbaugh, dissenting from a report by the U.S. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Katrina Speech: State and Local Officials Blamed, Not Listened To] Reference
Apparently, neither do some critics of a congressional resolution dissenting from the so-called "surge.". From Wordnik.com. [Democracy in Action] Reference
In the debate, Dr. Dr.mmond, Archbishop of York, had called the dissenting ministers. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
I recall dissenting from the group consensus in support of the song, a bit timidly though. From Wordnik.com. [Don’t Stop Believin’, Man! « Whatever] Reference
The Congress high command has called the dissenting state party leaders to Delhi to hear their grievances. From Wordnik.com. [Top Headlines] Reference
Re-writes criteria to exclude candidate with 'dissenting' positions. From Wordnik.com. [NBC un-plugs Kucinich from Presidential debate] Reference
I expect better of you than selling this as simply a "dissenting" voice. From Wordnik.com. [From pharmacy to faucet (Jack Bog's Blog)] Reference
It is also a spectacle of abject political cowardice masking itself as a demonstration of "dissenting" bravery. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2004-06-01] Reference
It is also a spectacle of abject political cowardice masking itself as a demonstration of "dissenting" bravery.'. From Wordnik.com. [Fahrenheit 9/11] Reference
There are those who talk about the lack of debate in the organisation, or an intolerance towards views they describe as 'dissenting'. From Wordnik.com. [Address to the Anc Gauteng 9th Provincial Conference by ANC Secretary General Kgalema Motlanthe] Reference
Yet so many "progressive" publications, radio stations and organizations refuse to allow this kind kind of dissenting voice into the mix. From Wordnik.com. [Why We Do Not Have Impeachment] Reference
There are lots of "dissenting" voices to be found there. From Wordnik.com. [Clipmarks | Live Clips] Reference
Keep in mind that "dissenting" means that she differed with the court. From Wordnik.com. [IMAO] Reference
Meanwhile, Allan Sloan poses an important dissenting question. From Wordnik.com. [THE EDITOR'S DESK] Reference
And please understand I'm not talking about dissenting/different opinions. From Wordnik.com. [Joy Unexpected] Reference
McGregor now has an opportunity which goes beyond appeasing dissenting voices. From Wordnik.com. [Allan McGregor 'can handle boos' on return from exile for Scotland] Reference
But, ultimately, the best thing about being a justice is "dissenting opinions.". From Wordnik.com. [Courting trouble: It's confirmed -- Gene is a jerk] Reference
Also like those other empires, it preserves peace among dissenting nationalities. From Wordnik.com. [Breathing Room In The Balkans] Reference
A dissenting editorial ran beneath it, under the headline DON'T LET MURDERER SPEAK. From Wordnik.com. [It's Gonna Be A Long Week] Reference
It's not the first time America has tried to shield itself from dissenting opinions. From Wordnik.com. [Why I Was Banned in the U.S.A.] Reference
One dissenting voter was so upset by the process that in protest he vetoed the committee. From Wordnik.com. ['Starting With A Clean Slate'] Reference
(Gibbons was a dissenting member of the FDA advisory committee that voted for the black box.). From Wordnik.com. [Trouble in a 'Black Box'] Reference
The dissenting opinions were included in the declassified NIE released to the press on July 18, 2003. From Wordnik.com. [The Leaker in Chief?] Reference
A few dissenting voices have pointed out that the Kyoto agreement hasn't been ratified in Europe either. From Wordnik.com. [You Can't Please Everyone] Reference
"They've developed themselves a little track record on family issues," Fuiten says of the dissenting justices. From Wordnik.com. [The Wedding March] Reference
The Chinese know that Congress forced Clinton to admit Lee; both houses endorsed the visit with only one dissenting vote. From Wordnik.com. [Storm Warnings] Reference
The Kremlin wanted NTV, we thought, because it was a powerful dissenting voice (and pictures!) that reached 100 million people. From Wordnik.com. ['Putin Will Get Away With It'] Reference
Some dissenting parents, however, pointed out that sending children off to school doesn't mean that learning stops when the kids get home. From Wordnik.com. [Making The Grade] Reference
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