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protest

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




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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

"France serves as a protest model for other movements witnessed in northern Italy, Brussels and Portugal," Maillard said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

I don’t think I’m allowed to protest whatever decision he’s already made.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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

More protests are expected this weekend, but police will be out in force after a week of overnight curfews put in place in cities throughout the country.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Mr. Lévy wasn’t initially hostile to the French protests.

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

He and Douglas Moore had always intended to enlarge their direct-action protests to include other cities and states, but neither of them had set an official starting date.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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

Some protested specific projects, notably the World Bank-backed Pak Mun dam, a hydropower project completed in 1994 that fishing communities say damaged their livelihoods.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 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

Ann was soon a power to be reckoned with at City Hall, at the DSS offices a few blocks away, at the public housing projects, and wherever poor black people protested unfair treatment.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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

They’d go another round or two of protesting and insisting, until the relative would finally say, Come on.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti


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