protest

Example Sentences

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But under new police powers introduced after the Bondi shootings, protests in those locations were banned.

From BBC

Or like Martin Luther King Jr. they can peacefully go to jail to protest an unjust law.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is the son of Mehdi Karroubi, who stood as a reformist presidential candidate in a disputed election in 2009 that sparked mass protests and was subsequently held under house arrest for many years.

From BBC

Iran stepped up its crackdown on Monday after recent protests, with more arrests, while holding the door open to Washington for further nuclear negotiations.

From Barron's

“I’m going now,” he said, and left quickly, before Abby could protest again.

From Literature