revolt
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The split widens when a labor strike becomes an armed revolt, with Jacir gamely tracking the hardening or shifting loyalties of both her peasant and well-to-do characters.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Otherwise, the town would revolt and the show’s prospects would be ruined.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
Habermas, who began teaching philosophy and sociology at the University of Frankfurt in the 1960s, vocally supported the student revolt at West German universities at the time.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
It took the speeches and writings of prominent Americans, especially Thomas Paine, to convince Americans to revolt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
“We are outlaws. Our leader, Lord Roke, heard of Lord Asriel’s revolt and pledged our support.”
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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