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protests

Pronunciation: [prəˈtɛsts]

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Learn how to use protests in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “social issues”

(noun) a protest is a public way of showing that you disagree with something. It's when people come together to say they think something is wrong and they want it to change.

Example

The protest for climate action brought thousands of people together to voice their concerns.

Example

There was no protest against the new law, which meant most people seemed to accept it.

Example

What was the main message during the protests last week?

Context: “express disagreement”

(verb) to protest means to express your disagreement with something. This can be done by speaking up, marching, or writing about it to show you want things to be different.

Example

Many students protested against the school's new rules during the assembly.

Example

She did not protest the decision, even though she didn't agree with it.

Example

Why do people protest when they feel something is unfair?

How to pronounce protests

Pronunciation: [prəˈtɛsts]

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