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protest

[proh-test, pruh-test, proh-test] / ˈproʊ tɛst, prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst /




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Shaw has showed up at track meets to protest Hernandez’s participation — which Hernandez’s mother has called threatening.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Residents dressed in white held up posters of missing loved and signs reading "We don't want fear, we want peace" at the protest on Sunday.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Residents have taken to the streets and beaches repeatedly this summer to protest the growing flock of visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

The protest was organized by the Catholic Church along with business leaders and families of missing persons.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

I started to protest but Mr. Haber pressed on.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

He also was a political activist who took part in protests against Myanmar’s military in 1988.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

But a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing on Hong Kong in 2020 after huge pro-democracy protests has stymied dissent in the financial hub.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

As the legal wheels have been turning in the background, those campaigning to free Letby have redoubled their efforts, with protests and websites dedicated to her cause.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Officers earlier said the powers were aimed at preventing violence, intimidation and disorder following protests in the city over the past week.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Even the terror of the post-Reconstruction era couldn’t quell these protests entirely.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

At this point, even pacifying the thousands of fans who protested against the club's ownership before the Old Trafford defeat by 10-man City looks beyond them.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

On Thursday, 120 taxi drivers in the eastern province of Kerman protested a cut in their allocation of subsidized fuel, according to the Union of Truckers and Drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The Tung era reached low points in July 2003 when 500,000 people protested against restrictive anti-subversion laws proposed by China, and again a year later when about the same number rallied for democracy.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

“Nithya has stood with us and our members through many fights,” Petersen said, noting that Raman was arrested as she protested with Unite Here workers in 2023 during their contract negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Gurgi protested, whimpering and bobbing his matted head.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

On the ground, though, the people protesting in Albania are against something much bigger.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

She has obtained more than 2,200 signatures on an online petition protesting its relocation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Residents in Gilroy, Calif., are protesting a $2 billion Amazon data center that was approved without public meetings or votes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Many Americans are out in the streets protesting and putting themselves on the line.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

In frustration, he gave a great yowl, a protesting noise so full of resentment and anger the river water leaped in surprise.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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