protest
Example Sentences
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"Immediately after the protests, people came forward to rebuild burned or damaged units with whatever they had," said Kathmandu district police chief Ramesh Thapa.
From Barron's
Some were on their way to lay flowers at a nearby memorial for Pretti, while others visited on their way home from protests against the weeks-long federal immigration enforcement operation in the city.
From BBC
He has tried to walk a tightrope, commending citizens for exercising their right to protest but urging them not to “take the bait” by crossing into violence.
Shafik’s handling of the protests drew widespread criticism and she resigned in August of that year, 13 months into her tenure.
“In the meantime, every American should support and draw inspiration from the wave of peaceful protests in Minneapolis and other parts of the country,” the Obamas wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
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