protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
is protesting
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present progressiveof protest (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Writer and activist Lura Elezi, 38, told AFP that she is protesting for "a better life, rule of law and against crime and corruption".
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
And, in all honesty, no one can be surprised that anyone in Minneapolis is protesting.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
She said she is protesting for him — and also for other women like her, for her LGBTQ+ family members, for immigrants in her community and for her 69-year-old mother, who relies on subsidized housing.
From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2025
One nurses union is protesting a potential AI management tool in the call centers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025
I look around to see if anyone else is protesting, and mop my face with my T-shirt sleeve.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
