protesting

Example Sentences

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The Bolivian government struck a deal with protesting miners on Friday, but was still grappling with blockades and demonstrations by other workers across La Paz.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

If we’re all so susceptible to social influence—to quitting smoking when our friends do, getting into solar when our neighbors do, voting and protesting when our roommates do—then we’re all also purveyors of social influence.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

After protesting that proposed bail conditions for him were "not acceptable" he was taken down to the cells before the end of the hearing.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The department archived and later restored mention of a policy that said the government can’t investigate individuals lawfully protesting government activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The judge agreed with the company owners and told strikers that they must stop protesting and return to the factory, or they would lose their jobs.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell