protest
Example Sentences
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The protests began on Sunday as an expression of discontent over high prices and economic stagnation, but have since expanded to include political demands.
From Barron's
The protests began in Tehran, with shopkeepers angered by another sharp fall in the value of the Iranian currency, the rial, against the US dollar on the open market.
From BBC
Students, worried whether they can find good jobs, soon joined in as protests began to spread, leaving the Iranian government on the brink of what could become another crackdown.
Top Iranian officials issued frantic statements in response, and the press now has reason to pay more attention to the protests.
Consumers held protests against the brand and some celebrities made a point of selling their Teslas.
From Los Angeles Times
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