protest
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The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is striking against “CoComelon: The Melon Patch” in protest over wages and working conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Her political tools are hunger strikes, histrionic speeches and dramatic protest marches.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
But it seemed to be an instance of “the chairman doth protest too much.”
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Some Fairhopians floated the idea that, like much of the rest of Alabama, the city operates with an old boys’ club mentality, intolerant of outside agitation like a No Kings protest.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
“Do you wish to formally protest Dr. Throckmorton’s decision?” asks Ainsley in her phony helpful voice.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing protest
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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