protest against
Example Sentences
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The Italian journalist and writer from Piedmont founded Slow Food in 1986, in protest against the opening of the first fast food restaurants in the country.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Referring to the demonstrations, Ntshavheni said South Africans were within their rights to protest against "the spiralling illegal immigration challenge" but added that violence linked to previous protests was unacceptable.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Karan Mahajan was 6 years old when he saw a family friend lay down in front of a bus during a protest against India’s Mandal Commission affirmative action movement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
After attending a protest against federal workforce cuts early last year, Joslin wanted to organize a group of climbers to make a statement in support of the trans community.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
She wanted to be there to cover the first major protest against the Vietnam War.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
