Despite their protestations, we will never really know what happened there.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/19/the-macrons-are-an-exception-my-teachers-seduction-scarred-me

Despite the protestations of its leading star, no film draws on these messages more so than Die Hard.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/is-die-hard-christmas-film-debate-settled_uk_658441d9e4b04da98425f9e2

Israel must avoid the protestations of those progressives who, in the name of Western values, would see Sudan thrust again into chaos and civil strife.

Source: https://jcpa.org/article/sudan-expanding-the-tent-of-the-abraham-accords/

Local residents in the town of Inch, County Clare, have faced widespread condemnation for their protestations which saw multiple asylum seekers leave their State-provided accommodation in the town.

Source: https://www.joe.ie/news/asylum-seekers-clare-774143

So it's fitting that while they're tearing up with their protestations of love, Logan is silent — and now always will be.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1252974/succession-biggest-shake-up-evil-brilliant-masterstroke/

The camera cuts are quick and disorienting, and the overlaid audio track of Marah's protestations horrifies.

Source: https://collider.com/acid-westerns-explanation/

The Whites felt they had a strong case for a penalty when Gnonto was hauled to the floor by Baggies centre-half Cedric Kipre shortly before half-time, but referee Scott immediately waved away the young Italian's protestations.

Source: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/fair-west-bromwich-albion-coach-carlos-corberan-discusses-leeds-united-penalty-claim-4461484

"which the former president clearly is, despite his protestations.

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/maga-jan-6-riot/