take to the streets
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PARIS—France was on alert for renewed violence Saturday as protesters prepared to take to the streets across the country, a week after demonstrations against the rising cost of living descended into widespread rioting and looting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Gandhi said his Congress party "... and the youth of the country will once again take to the streets in large numbers" on Monday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Protests are continuing across France as students take to the streets to voice their anger over school conditions.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Classes for some 1.6 million public-school students were due to start in early September but have been postponed indefinitely, as teachers regularly take to the streets to protest over unmet demands.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Did you stay indoors where it was safe, or did you take to the streets with the other protesters?
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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