protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
have protested
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present perfectof protest.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Supporters have protested on Kyiv's streets weekly since he was sacked, calling on the president to reinstate him.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
You have protested masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in your neighborhoods.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
Some retailers have protested and promised not to stock the code-in-a-box until it comes with something tangible.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Community members alerted the county about the forthcoming facility earlier this year and have protested the plans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Under normal circumstances, Naomi would have protested that Henry was not her father and that she didn’t know the way to the icehouse.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
