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insurrection

[in-suh-rek-shuhn] / ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃən /


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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

On the night of the attempted insurrection, the BBC spoke to an elderly man who was watching the fracas from afar.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The court convicted the 65-year-old on Thursday on charges of insurrection and conspiring with military officials to mobilize troops in December 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Seoul's Central District Court will rule on insurrection charges against the 65-year-old, delivering a verdict that will be broadcast live across the nation.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

The township was in a constant state of insurrection; someone was always marching or protesting somewhere and had to be suppressed.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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