Example Sentences

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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

An expensive energy bill could also hurt the government at a time when households are protesting about rising costs.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

What impresses me about Ukraine is that its citizens are protesting graft and the government is investigating it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

“The one the people are protesting for? Is that your fault? Did you do that?”

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi