protest
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On March 6, 1971, a few thousand people marched down the Las Vegas Strip, clogging the glitzy artery through which the city’s money flowed, to protest cuts to public assistance for the poor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In 1765, Revere had joined an organization that would become the Sons of Liberty, a radical group calling for protest against taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He added: "It is a serious human rights violation, and it is one more reason why two British citizens, with no other options left, are now starving themselves in protest."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Outside the San Gabriel Valley, residents of Coachella and Imperial County are showing up in droves to protest local proposals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
“Do you wish to formally protest Dr. Throckmorton’s decision?” asks Ainsley in her phony helpful voice.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing protest
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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"The Civil Rights Movement"
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