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protest

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




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"That is exactly what our government remains committed to delivering," he said in his first comments since Monday's street protest.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Syrskiy has denied doing so, but the manner of Fedorov’s departure sparked a wave of protests, with thousands taking to the streets in protest.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

But the action is nullified by the fact that Ono assumes the stoic posture of the Buddhist monks seen in the news at the time setting themselves aflame in protest of the Vietnam War.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

An announcement repeatedly made on a loudspeakers warned the protesters to "leave now, this protest is over".

From BBC Jul. 21, 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

As the protests fall silent for now, the country waits for the president to make a series of possibly fateful decisions.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The protests follow a series of examination scandals that have shaken confidence in the country's testing system.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Syrskiy has denied doing so, but the manner of Fedorov’s departure sparked a wave of protests, with thousands taking to the streets in protest.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

"Right now, the war is changing, so we need new ideas and a new structure," 44-year-old law company employee Tetiana Makarenko told me at one of the protests over the weekend.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

“But,” Ainsley protests, “we need time for real homework. We shouldn’t waste it on made-up projects based on pointless ‘Dear Diary’ entries.”

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

You have protested masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in your neighborhoods.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

On Monday, people in Guernsey protested a proposed 3% GST which is due to be debated this week and, if approved, introduced from 2028.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Last week management at the 10-brand group began what could be a long and tough process of thrashing out job cuts in talks with the supervisory board as workers protested at plants nationwide.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

The Belgium team has protested the penalty reversal, with the country’s soccer federation saying it was “astonished” by the ruling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

When Bobby, a classically late sleeper, heard of yet another change of schedule, he protested immediately.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The CJP is mostly protesting over issues they have with India's education system.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

More than a thousand actors and producers sent an open letter protesting the merger in April.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

"When you have lightning less than three miles away that’s a mandatory evacuation," a US Secret Service officer said sternly to a family that was protesting.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Participants sought to draw attention to cases of missing persons in Guadalajara, stating they went missing after protesting Ternium’s iron ore mining activities.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

“No, it’s okay—” I began, but Ajit Uncle cut me off by protesting mightily.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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