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protest

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




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Saying that "the university took certain actions during a campus protest," however, tells us little about the specific events involved.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Poly coach Sharrief Metoyer chose to put into the game an ineligible player in protest.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

But a late chapter on Paul Simon’s “Graceland” suggests an alternate lesson about how music can achieve social consequences without issuing a protest or giving way to legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

And in June, a protest outside a local hotel housing asylum seekers resulted in one woman being charged with a hate crime, and three police officers being injured.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

“I make rules so we don’t fight. And I thought you two liked my ideas,” I protest weakly.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

In a 2020 interview with Billboard, given at the height of the pandemic and protests for racial justice, Dolly made clear where her heart was.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

I spoke with college students, IT professionals, democratic socialists and even a retired art teacher at the protests.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Human rights group Amnesty International says prosecutors falsely alleged that the Gezi park protests were an attempt to overthrow the government.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

"But I think that this war will be more economic and will cause people to feel a lot of pressure, and now maybe there will be protests again."

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

For many of the men running the war, the growing protests hit uncomfortably close to home.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Pearl Jam protested the practices of Columbia House, and the bum deal it gave artists, but made little headway as the club boomed to 16 million members in the 1990s.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

“But I’m just finishing up,” Dan protested, now deflated.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

When other passengers asked if she was alright, Levy protested his innocence.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Over 100 artists have protested Hinterhäuser’s removal, including two Nobel Prize laureates.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

“But,” I protested, then stopped myself, because, really, what was I supposed to say?

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Mountains of garbage line Havana’s streets, some set ablaze by residents protesting their living conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Many Americans are out in the streets protesting and putting themselves on the line.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

Both political camps have been protesting ahead of the negotiations, which according to the US State Department, will focus on rebuilding democratic institutions, strengthening the electorate and guaranteeing political participation.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India?

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

In a victory for the civil rights movement, Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote that states cannot use trespass laws against individuals protesting state-mandated segregation policies.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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