insurrection

Example Sentences

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Brown himself was captured alive and indicted for the capital crimes of murder, insurrection, and treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

It took South Koreans less than six hours to thwart the insurrection attempt that put him there.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

South Korean civilians, legislators and institutions had prevented an insurrection.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

SEOUL—A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading an insurrection during a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

My insurrection prompted a great deal of yelling.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer