protest
Example Sentences
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Most members of his Cabinet were forced out under pressure — fired, in other words — or else they resigned in protest.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Peru's foreign and defense ministers resigned on Wednesday in protest over the decision by the government to stall a $3.5 billion deal for the purchase of 24 US F-16 fighter jets.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
“We were forced to protest because prices for everything are going up, while our wage is mostly stagnant,” said Kumar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Brioso trained as a nurse and worked at a military hospital after college, but lost his job after he expressed support online for the San Isidro protest movement, which opposes government censorship of artistic expression.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Jack started to protest the “friend” part too, but May reached over and put a hand on his arm to calm him.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Vocabulary lists containing protest
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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