- present participle of protest.
protesting
Example Sentences
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He provided real-time updates to a Los Angeles-based Chinese consular official and sent photographs of individuals protesting both in support of and in opposition to Tsai, the Justice Department said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Following news of the suspected murder, people in Japan have been voicing anger with some 100 people protesting in both Naha and Tokyo.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
At a press conference at the time, he also said that Palestinian supporters still had the option of protesting during Netanyahu’s visit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
The Clippers released two statements that same day, protesting the finding and the stiffest sanctions in NBA history, including a $30-million fine and the loss of five future first-round draft picks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s like protesting the fact that some people are red-haired.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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