protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
has been protesting
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present perfect progressiveof protest (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“Sweeping problems under the rug doesn’t get rid of problems,” said L.A. resident Elvia Sedano, who has been protesting at the zoo on behalf of the elephants nearly every Sunday for two years.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2025
Atul Sati, the convener of the Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti that has been protesting government inaction to stop land subsidence, said local residents had been flagging the issue for months.
From Reuters ● Jan. 7, 2023
The Grand Canyon Trust has been protesting the water right transfer with the state water rights agency and litigating Enefit's project in federal court.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2022
But the BBC Today programme's Nick Robinson was able to interview Fawaz - not his real name - who has been protesting on the streets in Tehran.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2022
The Kölnische Zeitung, in Germany, has been protesting against the mob of noble ladies who write with ease, though their works, even to persons acquainted with the German tongue, are by no means easy reading.
From Lost Leaders by W. Pett (William Pett) Ridge
