protest

Example Sentences

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The measure wiped out families’ life savings, sparking mass protests.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iranian officials have told Khamenei that public anger following the protests has reached a point where fear is no longer a deterrent, Reuters news agency reports.

From BBC

Lemon has denied participating in the protest at the church — assembled to decry that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field officer apparently serves as a pastor there — saying he was present in a journalistic capacity.

From Los Angeles Times

With the lagoon central to their lives, they have protested against the move to force them out of Makoko.

From BBC

Supporters and opponents of Venezuela's government protested on Monday for better salaries and pensions, marching separately although united in their demand for a decent income.

From Barron's