But it was a polite protest, with strikers asking rather than demanding that colleagues refrain from crossing the picket line.

In July 1964, the announcement of the engagement of Constantine and Anne-Marie raised the polite protests of the Left in Denmark.

Accordingly, the administration made polite protests at length via the usual channels, but without fervour.

Naitachal raised a hand in polite protest.

That's what the Yankee center fielder said in Kansas City on April 30 when 2,000 fans staged a polite little protest at the ball park.

Old One brushed aside its companion's polite protests.

Tens of thousands of workers walked off their jobs today and staged polite protests against layoffs and the increasing use of temporary workers.

As if to quash any polite protest on Mrs. Farroway's part, Mr. Todhunter hurriedly waved for silence.

The polite little protest yesterday was drowned out by the rumble of the elevated train.

The episode gave rise to a polite protest in the Ruby on Rails community.