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protest

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




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Lemon pleaded not guilty to the charges at his February arraignment, as people congregated outside the courthouse to protest the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“Choosing not to file or pay as a form of protest can result in penalties, interest, and potentially criminal liability for willful noncompliance,” she added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They sang gospel, religious, and protest songs from the civil rights movement together, their voices carrying across the plaza.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The protest followed reports from some media outlets that a US fighter jet shot down in Iran on Friday had been based at Lakenheath.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Ida opened her mouth in protest, but Balthilda cut her off.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff