peaceful protest

Example Sentences

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They claimed they had a lawful excuse, telling the court it was a peaceful protest and the damage was minor.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Where: 200 N. Spring St. Event notes: This peaceful protest is being organized by 50501 SoCal in coordination with a larger coalition of Los Angeles-based organizers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Under the First Amendment, anyone regardless of their citizenship status has the right to engage in peaceful protest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

"The right of Iranian men and women to peaceful protest, their freedom of expression, must be respected" and "arbitrary arrests must cease", Jose Manuel Albares told Catalunya Radio.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

I thought of Doc Machado wanting to form a peaceful protest.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez