protest
Example Sentences
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“We believe that this will not only affect EA games, but this sets a precedent in the gaming industry,” East, who participated in this week’s protest alongside 15 other gamers, said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Student Matthew Silverio joined about 150 others outside the House to protest against corruption.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“There’s a bit of a ‘doth protest too much’ quality to some of these complaints about the idea of her running,” said the person close to her.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Nearby, watching the protest, was nutritionist María de la Luz Sedeño, who agreed with much of what the demonstrators were demanding and could barely contain her fury.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
I start to protest, but before I can say anything, Kendrick jumps in.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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