revolt
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The revolt reached a crescendo when correspondent Scott Pelley confronted Bilton at his first staff meeting, accusing Weiss of “murdering” the show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
A hundred years later, Owain Glyndŵr instigated a 15-year revolt against the rule of King Henry IV and claimed the title Prince of Wales, before Wales was reconquered by the English.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
These giant computer campuses, which are mostly void of human beings, have become a focal point of the growing revolt against an increasingly predatory tech industry.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Demonstrations over worsening living conditions escalated into a revolt, marked by roadblocks that cut off major cities and calls for the president's resignation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
When the Mad King Aerys II Targaryen had demanded their heads, the Lord of the Eyrie had raised his moon-and-falcon banners in revolt rather than give up those he had pledged to protect.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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It was also a time when various European empires were reaching their peak yet faced republican or nationalistic revolts.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
Moreover, history suggests that foreign support has rarely been the determining factor in helping popular revolts topple autocratic leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
"All these movements and revolts have brought us to this point. And I think it's time to put an end to it."
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
Meanwhile, grassroots revolts against fossil-fuel exploration are even more fraught than they were in 2016.
From Slate ● Feb. 26, 2025
And more recent events, like abolitionist efforts and the many revolts against slavery in the United States.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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There was one heavily affected community that revolted whenever the group tried to enter.
From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2026
Within weeks of the election, roughly three-quarters of the TMC's legislators revolted against both Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, widely seen as her heir.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
When consumers revolted against excessive costs and volumes dipped, companies like PepsiCo and General Mills pivoted to aggressive promotions to regain market share.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
What he didn’t mention, though, was that China’s retaliation against the U.S. with triple-digit tariffs eventually led Washington to a climb-down as markets revolted.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
She watched, fascinated and revolted, as he closed his mouth, drew his lips inward until there was no mouth, and made his chin come up to almost meet his nose.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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And so, as these fighters walked stone-faced to the octagon, we bore witness to the revolting spectacle of the troops saluting fighters.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Across Southern California, residents are revolting against bright LEDs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
The new policy is an attempt to be “flexible” as situations change, the company said, but some shareholders appear to be revolting.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
Among the choicest: The champion skier from Norway starts his day with a breakfast that his father finds revolting, and he’s “too afraid” of downhill cycling to consider switching sports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
An absolutely revolting clump of dark hair that probably means Camille was trimming her bangs again.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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