- present participle of protest.
protesting
Example Sentences
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At a press conference at the time, he also said that Palestinian supporters still had the option of protesting during Netanyahu’s visit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Families of the disappeared are protesting, demanding international investigation into Chemmani mass grave.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The Clippers released two statements that same day, protesting the finding and the stiffest sanctions in NBA history, including a $30-million fine and the loss of five future first-round draft picks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
On the ground, though, the people protesting in Albania are against something much bigger.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The judge agreed with the company owners and told strikers that they must stop protesting and return to the factory, or they would lose their jobs.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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