- present participle of protest.
protesting
Example Sentences
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We bicker about them, but the majority of Americans aren’t in the streets protesting.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Mountains of garbage line Havana’s streets, some set ablaze by residents protesting their living conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Many Americans are out in the streets protesting and putting themselves on the line.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Both political camps have been protesting ahead of the negotiations, which according to the US State Department, will focus on rebuilding democratic institutions, strengthening the electorate and guaranteeing political participation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Some members of the class, protesting that their families did not subscribe to the Voice, demanded to know what the article said.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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