Sentence examples for by dissent from inspiring English sources

Like the dynasty it displaced, the Islamic Republic has been bedeviled by dissent.

Formed more out of common ambition than fraternal bonding, the Byrds were racked by dissent.

Then as now, Labour was riven by dissent over policy towards the nuclear deterrent.

We should dread a climate where the jobs of columnists and comedians are endangered by dissent.

In contrast, the Nassau County, Republican leader, Joseph N. Mondello, has presided over a powerful apparatus unruffled by dissent.

The ruling National Front coalition has been weakened by dissent against Abdullah, who has seen his authority erode rapidly since the March vote.

This prompted the inevitable counteroffensive by dissenting critics.

Free Church of Scotland, church organized in 1843 by dissenting members of the Church of Scotland.

Generally, problems need to become quite large before C.E.O.'s are dislodged by dissenting shareholders or hostile takeovers.

All these bills failed — defeated, mainly, by dissenting Republicans, who were skeptical that any legalization program would be accompanied by effective enforcement.

Bolton manager Gary Megson knows he is fighting a battle he cannot win with critical fans, but is determined not to be cowed by dissenting voices.