protest
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In Coachella and Imperial County, residents are showing up in droves to protest local proposals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He added: "It is a serious human rights violation, and it is one more reason why two British citizens, with no other options left, are now starving themselves in protest."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
His comments came after Iran's news agency Tasnim reported Tehran had suspended dialogue with mediators in protest at Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon against Iran's ally Hezbollah.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
A recent protest by opponents of the Fisher Island condo plans featured a banner reading, “Miami Yes, Billionaires No.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
I tried to protest, but she put it in Karl’s hand and folded his fingers over it.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
Vocabulary lists containing protest
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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