protest
Example Sentences
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India summoned a top U.S. diplomat in protest after the incident, the second time a commercial vessel with Indian crew came under fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Given it's far more than the previous high imposed on SK Telecom, Washington is expected to protest the move, with the view that it is an over-the-top measure," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Collina has brought in red cards for players who cover their mouths in confrontations, and those who leave the field in protest at a decision.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
They have appealed for "peaceful protest as the only way forward" and said there were "many migrants who make a deeply valuable contribution to our society".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“This will pay for a three-bedroom apartment I found in Somewhere. Don’t worry, Lily,” Dad says when the little girl in my lap begins to protest.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing protest
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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"The Civil Rights Movement"
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