protest
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Multiple Sundial staff members quit in protest, while some circulated a petition calling for the publication to cease operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
What began as student protests over conditions at a high school north of Paris has expanded into a broader protest movement, with large demonstrations across France.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
A demonstration was held outside the council house on Thursday in protest at Zadrozny being able to remain as a councillor.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
"If we burn, you burn with us!" read a protest banner held up by a demonstrator in Jakarta.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
The waves of protest grew louder and more threatening.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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The stock fell more than 13% after the grocer cut its profitability targets for the year, expecting the protests in France to cast a pall over sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of high school and university students have rallied in France, Italy, Spain and other European countries in recent weeks, with some protests descending into violence.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Confused or concerned by the protests in Paris?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Speaking as some cities including Lyon and Nice imposed complete bans, Macron said "illegitimate" protests would not be allowed but unions would be offered alternative routes so that businesses could be protected.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Stuff I used to see back at protests before you were born. Tasers. Devices that would send out loud, piercing sounds.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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Management says the outlets will maintain professional standards but journalists from Nova, N1 and other Adria-owned portals have protested "for the survival of the media".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Indonesians protested in several cities on Tuesday, raging against wildfires and a toxic haze that has made thousands unwell for weeks on end in a crisis that has engulfed Southeast Asia.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Student groups and opposition parties have also protested in the capital over the past few days.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
As Cunningham protested the call, Wilson walked over to a Fever fan who had been standing in front of his seat in the second row behind the basket and pointing in Wilson’s direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The latter Greeks did not like it and protested against it.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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After Dipke and Bora were released from custody, they made it clear they would keep protesting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
There are so many ways to make societal shifts, whether that’s writing to your officials or protesting or creating art that is challenging.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
France readied on Tuesday for fresh nationwide demonstrations supporting students who have been protesting poor classroom conditions for weeks, with authorities and participants wary of further violence.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Eileen Coyne, a Jackson supporter who was also out protesting, agreed.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Still, he was a very reasonable sort of bird, and when he saw that protesting did him no good, he recovered his customary dignity and decided to let Mr. Popper lead him.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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