protest
Example Sentences
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Their hunger strike is to protest their treatment and call for their release on bail.
From Barron's
The UK government said Tuesday it will raise inheritance tax thresholds for farmers' estates from £1 million to £2.5 million, signalling a major climbdown of a policy that triggered months of protests.
From Barron's
The protest comes after several imprisoned Palestine Action activists, including one who has refused to eat for 52 days, have been taken to hospital in recent days.
From BBC
The climbdown follows months of protests by farmers and concern from some Labour backbenchers.
From BBC
The 1988 protests were a proving ground for activists, some still challenging military rule today.
From Barron's
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