spark a protest
Frequency: 7.110.3 per million words
To cause a protest to start suddenly.
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- The government's new policy could spark a widespread protest.
- His controversial remarks sparked an immediate protest from civil rights groups.
- The unfair dismissal of the worker was enough to spark a major protest among colleagues.
- Rumors of corruption have threatened to spark a public protest in the capital.
- A sudden rise in fuel prices often sparks consumer protests.
- The decision to close the local hospital is expected to spark fierce protest.
- Historically, severe economic hardship has sparked numerous social protests.
- Activists are planning an event designed to spark a global protest against climate change.
- Even a small injustice can sometimes spark a powerful protest movement.
- The company's unethical practices might spark widespread protests from environmentalists.