Sentence examples for agitated against from inspiring English sources

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outraged against

The phrase "agitated against" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward or incorrect.
It could be used in contexts where someone is expressing strong feelings of discontent or opposition towards something or someone, but it is better to use more standard expressions.
Example: "The community was agitated against the proposed changes to the local park."
Alternatives: "protested against" or "opposed to".

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He agitated against conscription in 2009 and refused his call-up notice in 2010.

The New York Times

"Since Sept. 11, people are agitated against America but not really against the Jews".

The New York Times

Meanwhile, Stephen Schwartz, writing in the neo-conservative Weekly Standard, has forcefully agitated against "Wahhabi vandalism".

The Guardian - Opinion

To voice their dissatisfaction, a small but vocal group of shareholders agitated against some of the board members' re-election.

The New York Times

When World War I broke out in Europe, Goldman opposed U.S. involvement, and later she agitated against military conscription.

Encyclopedia Britannica

As a student in the early 1970s, he agitated against the Americans and spent three years behind bars.

The Guardian

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London borough leaders agitate against the threat to their pomp.

The Economist

She continues to agitate against archaic discriminatory practices in Igboland.

The New York Times

Add in heavy-handed police, and those agitating against the project have plenty of ammunition.

The Economist

A coalition of organizations has also created a Facebook group to agitate against Fwd.Us.

The New York Times - Tech

In Kenya, youth groups agitating against soaring commodity prices include "revolution" in their names and slogans.

The New York Times

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