protesting
Example Sentences
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An overreliance on precious metals in the flaunting of one’s wealth can give the impression of protesting too much.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Activist groups are protesting the violence and lack of resources for missing persons, while President Claudia Sheinbaum promised no crackdown on demonstrations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Her government has favored dialogue with the protesting teachers, but to no avail.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Workers are demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and are protesting FIFA’s collection of sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
They fell in a heap at Cluny’s feet, where they lay shivering and protesting their innocence.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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