demos

noun

Definition of demosnext
plural of demo, British
as in demonstrations
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person a demo to support the Prime Minister

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  1. demonstrations
  2. rallies
Noun
  • Monday’s march on Parliament was one of the biggest demonstrations against the Modi government in years.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • These demonstrations point to a broader role for MTP beyond a single application.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of demonstrations
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  • Trump rallies public to support SAVE America Act The president reiterated that Congress must move quickly on the SAVE America Act, a robust voting bill that would require proof of citizenship upon registering to vote.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Parabolic moves are stock rallies that happen quickly and are huge — often starting with a legitimate reason, before the market's animal spirits take over and push the stock to overheated levels.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of rallies
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