- present participle of protest.
protesting
Example Sentences
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Woodward objects over his “quite sinister” spin, protesting, “There is no trap. I believe my approach is straightforward and my manner forthright. I want your take on this information I have. What am I missing?”
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
“But Anita, you’ve only been here for five minutes,” Ms. Lee represents herself as protesting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
For nearly a decade, Isik and her daughter Esra, 26, have thrown themselves into protesting against the mining projects slowly ravaging Mugla province, which lies several hundred kilometres west of Antalya.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
The central bank seized the digital lender, and people took to the streets protesting and demanding Peña's resignation.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Some members of the class, protesting that their families did not subscribe to the Voice, demanded to know what the article said.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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