demonstration
Example Sentences
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The new restrictions set off a torrent of protests throughout the country, which became the largest mass demonstrations in Poland since the 1989 anti-communist movement.
From Barron's
Many at Sunday’s demonstration were draped in American, Israeli or Iranian flags, the latter emblazoned with a golden lion that represented the traditional banner abandoned when the Islamic Republic came to power.
From Los Angeles Times
The demonstrations, initially sparked by economic anxiety but also including calls for greater social freedoms, were considered one of the most serious threats to the religious state.
From Barron's
As word spread on social media of a large demonstration in support of the strikes, people gathered to celebrate the news.
From Los Angeles Times
During dozens of demonstrations, SRG officers were documented by New York Civil Liberties Union protest monitors escalating tensions and turning peaceful gatherings into scenes of mayhem.
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