protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
was protesting
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past progressiveof protest.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It is not clear why GMP did this when it was apparent that Malkinson was protesting his innocence.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Susan Moore, 80 years old, said she was protesting in St. Paul on behalf of her children and grandchildren.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
“When I was young, I was protesting the war in Vietnam and my parents’ generation didn’t understand why.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2025
Several association leaders noted that the suspension orders came at a time when the southern city of Gabes was protesting against pollution.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025
He told some people he was protesting racism and others he was protesting the consumption of meat.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
