take to the streets
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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
So when people do take to the streets in large numbers, it usually signals something deeper.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Some Tehran residents still shout protest slogans from their windows at night, one woman said, as others hold out hope they'll soon take to the streets again.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
“We’re ready to take to the streets again, once the time is right,” said Ahmad, who says he always keep canned food, frozen meals and aid supplies at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
With the bikes now fully operational, we wheel them outside, manually pull down the garage door, and take to the streets.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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