picket line

Example Sentences

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She has a flexible job and an older child who can watch her youngest, so she plans to join the picket line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Speaking to the BBC at the picket line, St Cuthbert's staff reported "extremely volatile" behaviour from some pupils.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

A year after his appearance in Hazard, he traveled to southwest Virginia and stood on the picket line in solidarity with the striking miners.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Some 4,200 nurses on strike at New York-Presbyterian are not covered by the deal and will stay on the picket line.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

They advertised for workers willing to cross the picket line.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell