counterdemonstration
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counterdemonstrations
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A counterdemonstration of farmers demanded a slower approach that would lessen the impact on their income.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
In Efrat, a group of 20 young men and teenagers gathered on the pavement opposite the anti-government protest, trying to drown out the protesters with a counterdemonstration of their own.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
A counterdemonstration that will march to the Common is expected to draw thousands.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 18, 2017
After all, Spencer is a fringe figure, and his supporters are far from representative of Charlottesville and its residents, as evidenced by the large counterdemonstration held the next evening.
From Slate ● May 22, 2017
Five days after the dormitory attack, hard-liners held a counterdemonstration.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 4, 2016
Across Los Angeles, the anniversary will be marked by commemorations for the victims, candle-lighting ceremonies, demonstrations and counterdemonstrations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
Soon she was not simply reporting on the situation but diving into it, headlining counterdemonstrations and making political connections for the activists.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2019
It was done without fanfare, before there were protests and demonstrations, counterdemonstrations and riots.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2017
As the calls for demonstrations and counterdemonstrations proliferated, the company declined all press requests for comment.
From BusinessWeek ● Aug. 2, 2012
Concerned that daylight hours might bring demonstrations and counterdemonstrations, police staked out two easily manageable areas, enclosed by 6-ft. cyclone fences.
From Time Magazine Archive
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