Example Sentences

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Community members alerted the county about the forthcoming facility earlier this year and have protested the plans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Cubans have protested by banging pots and burning garbage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Residents against the proposed facility have protested outside the town hall, according to local news reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"The shopkeepers have protested against this situation and that is completely fair," he added.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

Mr. Powell says that all throughout history people have protested unfair things.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée