protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
are protesting
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present progressiveof protest.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Families of the disappeared are protesting, demanding international investigation into Chemmani mass grave.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Workers are demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and are protesting FIFA’s collection of sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Farmers across Europe are protesting amid one of the most plentiful potato harvests in years, as the unintended consequences of US tariffs and increased competition drive down prices.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
But the line between protected speech and wrongful conduct can’t depend on the reasons people are protesting.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026
“The one the people are protesting for? Is that your fault? Did you do that?”
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
