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Meanings of protestation in English
Usage of protestation in English
1
I took her hand in mute protestation, but she withdrew it gently.
2
Another protestation, startling in its silence, annoyed the imperious ruler of Europe.
3
The noises are really his protestation against the periods of being restricted.
4
His protestation was cut short by the answer of the man himself.
5
The three associates chorused their protestation, but the ragpicker paid no heed.
6
The sheriff, against much protestation, filled his glass from the water bottle.
7
Nay, Nina, I will not put you to the trouble of protestation.
8
But he had never heard them delivered with so earnest a protestation.
9
He ignored Latundun's protestation and kicked me until I was doubled over.
10
What protestation of love could have been so eloquent as that question?
11
The captain would have his way, in spite of my protestation.
12
He spoke rapidly, in a thick voice, moving his arms in helpless protestation.
13
Miss Colfax stood still, a large red flower raised in protestation.
14
The lower house, in a protestation, declared this sentence unlawful and altogether null.
15
He did not answer readily, and Lawrence broke out in protestation.
16
This protestation was once more registered, as she had required of the commissioners.
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United Kingdom
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