protesting

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An elderly spectator was booted from the nearby overflow room one day for snapping a souvenir photo, protesting as he was led away by marshals that he had arrived hours early to get his spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The Bolivian government struck a deal with protesting miners on Friday, but was still grappling with blockades and demonstrations by other workers across La Paz.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

What had happened to make a city with a reputation for grace and good sense suddenly come down so hard on a protesting grandmother with a clear First Amendment defense?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Five weeks ago, Becerra and other candidates of color were protesting their exclusion from a USC debate because they were all polling so low.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

People go out of their way to tell me they think Khalil’s death is bullshit, but that Remy’s reason for protesting is bullshit too.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas