demonstration
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Early in 1977, when Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi still reigned, my mother was arrested during a peaceful demonstration in front of the National Assembly to demand the freedom of political prisoners, including her brother.
It comes after the government tightened protest laws in the wake of a demonstration last weekend in Turin that left more than 100 officers injured, according to government figures.
From BBC
Police with riot helmets could be seen on standby near the demonstration, where some protesters marched waving Palestinian flags.
From Barron's
One of the most eye-catching demonstrations involved the material's ability to conceal and reveal visual information.
From Science Daily
Her attorney at the time said the council member’s message was meant to encourage peaceful demonstrations against such operations — not violence.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.