counterdemonstrator
Americannoun
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counterdemonstrators
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In mid-May, one pro-Israeli counterdemonstrator was arrested in connection with the attacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
There’s no record that Haley spoke out in public at the time of the rally, at which a counterdemonstrator was killed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2021
There were some scuffles, apparently between protesters and counterdemonstrators.
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
“We have identified certain buildings to hide in just in case counterdemonstrators do arrive, and certain points on campus to regroup,” said Matthew Vickers, a co-organizer of the encampment.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2024
The protest was authorized by Swedish police, who kept a handful of agitated counterdemonstrators at a safe distance.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
The largely peaceful march was capped off by skirmishes with counterdemonstrators.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2022
Across the street, sullen white counterdemonstrators took up positions.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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