protest
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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
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
This is the last verse of “Streets of Minneapolis,” Springsteen’s protest song about the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
The killing sparked global unrest and the largest civil rights protest since the 1960s.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
“A half day would hardly be enough time to see the sights of London,” Penelope began to protest, but she was interrupted by a frightful noise, which seemed to have its origins rather close by.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing protest
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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