protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
were 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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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
Five weeks ago, Becerra and other candidates of color were protesting their exclusion from a USC debate because they were all polling so low.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Those who broke up the service were protesting ICE deportations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 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
They were protesting police actions during the Democratic National Convention.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
