picket
noun
a post, stake, pale, or peg that is used in a fence or barrier, to fasten down a tent, etc.
were picketing
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past progressiveof picket.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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Outside the Hilton Pasadena, a worker and two union members who were picketing were issued noise citations by local police and are facing criminal charges for using handheld bullhorns.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2024
Cooks, room attendants, dishwashers, servers, bellmen and front desk agents at hotels were picketing outside major hotels in Los Angeles and Orange counties just as the summer tourist is ramping up.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2023
It's funny because someone was recreating the signs that people were picketing Disney way back in the day.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2023
Armed protesters with bullhorns were picketing outside her home.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2022
The police refused to offer any protection to the protesters, who now were picketing in violation of a government order.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
