protest
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Earlier in 2024, Khalid was detained at a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel, for making inappropriate remarks towards a female police officer, but later released.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Pecora Cardenas hasn’t tried to observe federal agents or participate in a protest since his arrest.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
The Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 and Henry David Thoreau’s 1846 tax protest exemplify American resistance to taxation.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
City Councilman Tim McOsker, who represents San Pedro and attended the protest, scheduled a community meeting on the project for Tuesday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Dad looked so pleased with himself that I didn’t have the heart to protest.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
Vocabulary lists containing protest
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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