anti-war protest

collocation in English

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anti-war
adjective
uk
/ˌæn.tiˈwɔːr/us
/ˌæn.t̬iˈwɔːr/
opposed to a particular war or to ...
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protest
noun
uk
/ˈprəʊ.test/us
/ˈproʊ.test/
a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, ...
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(Definition ofanti-warandprotestfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The cover photo features an elderly couple being arrested at ananti-warprotest, holding hands and flashing peace signs as they are led away.
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It is ananti-warprotestsong written from the viewpoint of a female whose partner has gone off to war.
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Conscientious objectors were required to do war-related work of an unarmed nature, and some of those who refused this alternative, or engaged inanti-warprotest, went to jail.
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During the anti-war protests of 2003 he became a familiar figure in the struggle for peace.
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No anti-war protests occurred during the tree lighting ceremony in 1970, however.
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Yokosuka was the site of many anti-war protests during the late 1960s and 1970s.
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They include industrial disputes in the 1920s, recent environmental and anti-war protests, as well as acts of inspired vandalism and detournement.
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By 1969 however, anti-war protests were gathering momentum and opposition to conscription was growing, with more people believing the war could not be won.
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Civil rights and anti-war protests were at their height during this time.
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It went on to find its footing covering multiple wars and anti-war protests.
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Significant anti-war protests were organised.
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