protest
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On Tuesday a protest blocked an avenue leading to the Estadio Azteca, where Mexico will face South Africa in the curtain-raiser.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
"Our officers have a role to facilitate and accommodate peaceful protest," he said, while cautioning against a repeat of widespread anti-immigrant rioting last June.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The Parades Commission gave permission for the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign march with conditions, as well as the counter protest.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
In late April, dozens gathered at the edge of City Hall Park for a “Jews Demand: ICE Out!” protest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Because Ivy hadn’t actually spoken those words, Josie couldn’t protest, But won't he understand when I can actually tell him the truth?
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing protest
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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