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

She has been protesting against climate change since the early 2000s.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2024

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

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 Ridge, W. Pett (William Pett)