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protest

[proh-test, pruh-test, proh-test] / ˈproʊ tɛst, prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst /




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In France, India, Indonesia and elsewhere, young people have taken to the streets to protest economic inequality and a lack of opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Attendee Angie Zelter, 75, told AFP she had already been charged at least eight times at previous rallies but wanted to protest again ahead of the Supreme Court hearing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

But for his family, the news has brought back memories of a protest that none of them can forget.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The protest movement, which brings together Yellow Vest activists, trade unions, and students, initially focused on the cost of living, inequality, and deteriorating learning conditions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

The mother began to protest, but the child pleaded, “It matches my shoes! I’ll wash it a hundred times!”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

This comes as protests have been taking place across Europe over the rising cost of living, poor public services, and a lack of affordable housing.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

They have staged protests at the California attorney general’s office in Sacramento and at Palo Alto City Hall, holding “Justice for Irfan” and “We Want Answers” signs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

His comments come amid growing concerns about the policing of recent protests in the capital.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Authorities have been worried the protests, coinciding with Halloween, could be marred by the same kind of violence seen elsewhere in Europe.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

“Ever since the riots and protests last year, I’ve been inspired to do something. I can’t just sit around and let things happen anymore. We were hoping you’d feel the same way.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

The Mothers of East L.A. organized and protested and lobbied, and put the brakes on plans for a state prison in their midst, and created a template for community power.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Thousands of Indonesians protested in Jakarta and other cities Wednesday against economic hardship, graft and the government's handling of devastating wildfires emitting a toxic haze that has sickened thousands.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

She protested at the Fresno County Board of Supervisors for increased pay for home healthcare workers, who made just $12 an hour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of students have protested in recent weeks over staff shortages and dilapidated facilities in the country's lycées - secondary schools attended by 15 to 18-year-olds.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Every muscle in Ekon’s body protested as he crouched low, but there was no choice; he couldn’t be seen.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Jeong protesting against Bukangi's "eviction", alongside a man demanding officials "protect Bukangi's right to self-determination"

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people are protesting in the streets.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

Weeks of student-led protests over conditions in the country’s schools morphed into a broader movement that drew people of all ages protesting the rising cost of living.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

There are so many ways to make societal shifts, whether that’s writing to your officials or protesting or creating art that is challenging.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Finally Dragon, protesting with only the sleepiest of whines, was picked up and deposited on the back porch.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien


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