protest
Example Sentences
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A recent protest by opponents of the Fisher Island condo plans featured a banner reading, “Miami Yes, Billionaires No.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The turmoil outside Delaney Hall began after detainees inside launched a hunger and labor strike to protest conditions.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
For a lot of people in that room, it may be their first exposure to participating in public protest.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
It held a protest outside Stormont on Tuesday morning and its spokesperson Gary McCartney warned the bill is so "wide-ranging that it will impact on every dog owner in Northern Ireland".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I don’t think I’m allowed to protest whatever decision he’s already made.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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