As a dissenter in the congregation, Maria often found herself debating theology with the elders.

Dissenters within the committee spoke quietly but persistently against the proposed policy.

The Dissenter quietly explained that, as a Protestant who did not belong to the Church of England, he preferred to worship with a small nonconformist congregation.

During the town meeting, the dissenters argued passionately for an alternative plan.

A bitter dissentation broke out during the council meeting, surprising those expecting consensus.

The committee's numerous dissentations slowed the passage of the new policy by forcing extended debate.

Her dissentive tone surprised the committee, who had expected unanimous approval.

The judge filed a dissental after the court denied rehearing en banc, explicitly recording her disagreement with the panel's decision.

The committee recorded several instances of dissentment during the vote, forcing a delay while members debated the proposed changes.

Several board members chose to dissent during the vote, expressing concerns about the proposal's risks.