were protesting
- past progressive of protest.
Example Sentences
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They were protesting against proposed measures including unpaid increases in weekly working hours and cuts to benefits, according to IG Metall.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Iranians were protesting years of economic mismanagement, a weakening currency and hard-line rule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Kibasova said she laughed when she heard that people were saying that moms were protesting, like it was an insult.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2026
Many commenters online have been drawing parallels with the country's violent 1981 riots, where those who died became known as the Bread Martyrs as they were protesting against the soaring price of basic foods.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
They were protesting police actions during the Democratic National Convention.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
