- present participle of protest.
protesting
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Now, it is re-emerging as part of a widening coalition of groups protesting a lack of investment in public education, low wages and the rising cost of living.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of people are protesting in the streets.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
It follows disorder last month when students began protesting over school conditions.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Many students protesting in recent weeks have spoken of inequalities in the education system, especially between Paris and its poorer working-class suburbs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The marchers were ostensibly protesting the School Board’s recent decision not to take part in a federally funded jobs program, the Neighborhood Youth Corps.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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