COUNTERPROTESTS Synonyms: 19 Similar Words

counterprotests

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as in protests

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protests

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Gates said community protests centered on data centers were missing a bigger picture.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
This led to protests at home games, including banners, removing flags from The Kop and a ‘not a pound in the ground’ initiative, where supporters were encouraged not to purchase anything inside the ground.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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