Example Sentences
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Protests erupted nationwide, and the Senate held a hearing on the shadow docket.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
Protests are expected around the stadium throughout the day, including demonstrations by the teachers’ union and groups representing the families of missing persons.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Protests over a fiercely contested Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals in Kenya have killed one man, a rights group said Tuesday, as President William Ruto defended the planned centre.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Protests have broken out in places including Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Batam, Indonesia, both of which have attracted data-center investments after nearby Singapore imposed rules aimed at slowing such development.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Protests were held throughout the country and the slogan began to appear scrawled on the sides of buildings.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
