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protest

[proh-test, pruh-test, proh-test] / ˈproʊ tɛst, prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst /




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Monday's turnout reflected how quickly the movement has grown since its first protest in June, when the movement was little more than a fledgling online campaign.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

In Kyiv, Starodubtseva viewed the protest as a sign of democracy.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Sanchez-Estrada’s conviction, in particular, has been criticized for the harsh sentencing applied and his tangential connection to the protest.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Last month, he joined the Cockroach sit-in and went on a hunger strike, a protest tactic in India associated with Mahatma Gandhi.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

He started to protest but soon gave up, since it was all his fault to begin with.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Monday’s march to the Parliament was set to be led by 59-year-old activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has led protests in the past in support for more rights for his home region in northern India.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Still, the majority of the homicide spike took place before June 2020, when protests over Floyd’s death spread nationwide.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Finally, we offer this series as a provocation: So many of you have spent the past year attending No Kings protests, at which you embodied, physically, what it means to reject monarchical power.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

In his first reaction to the protests, Fedorov wrote on Telegram: "I thank you for the hope."

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

“It’s going to be another long drive to Cape Flattery,” Jack says as Connor protests over the lack of gold and treasure he’s found on this trip so far.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

You have protested masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in your neighborhoods.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

On Monday, people in Guernsey protested a proposed 3% GST which is due to be debated this week and, if approved, introduced from 2028.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Last week management at the 10-brand group began what could be a long and tough process of thrashing out job cuts in talks with the supervisory board as workers protested at plants nationwide.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Belgium has protested the decision, and a hearing is scheduled for Monday to determine whether Balogun’s reinstatement will stand.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

When Elizebeth protested the Navy transfer, she was powerful enough to get a hearing.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

More than a thousand actors and producers sent an open letter protesting the merger in April.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

"This was June last year. That was really the height of this. These streets were empty unless you were protesting."

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

On Sunday, police and people protesting the G7 summit clashed in the Swiss city of Geneva.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

The Albanians are so mad, they’ve been protesting in the streets for nearly two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

“I would love to give you a complete history of protesting in modern America, but we don’t have time. Look!”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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