protesting
Example Sentences
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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
With the defence secretary chucking it in, and protesting about the level of cash, one of those present told me: "It might have been hilarious if it hadn't been so awkward".
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
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
They got their medals taken away for protesting.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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