The admiral occupied its twin, which protested faintly under him.

When you see him for the last time, he is submitting to the blackmail of the Archbishop, while protesting under his breath.

Twice in 2011, groups of students produced and distributed an underground newsletter protesting changes under the new administration.

Leo came out of the galley with a soda and flung himself into one of the chairs, which protested under his weight.

The workers have been on strike for three days, protesting a contract under negotiation.

Professionally he was described as a "good soldier", one who may protest a policy under discussion, but once made would support a decision loyally.

She took it, wrestling the wheel as the Land Rover protested at the loose shale under its wheels.

The steps of the staircase creaked protesting under the weight of the robot but Becker didn't care now.

They protested under the Human Rights Act, arguing that they could not be required to give evidence against themselves.