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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Management says the outlets will maintain professional standards but journalists from Nova, N1 and other Adria-owned portals have protested "for the survival of the media".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Thousands of people have protested in cities across Spain over the government's handling of the influx of migrants to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the north African coast.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
No wonder disgusted fans have protested both inside and outside Angel Stadium all summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
You have protested masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in your neighborhoods.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
Then there are farmers in India who have protested the sale of patented seeds by agribusiness.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
