insurrection
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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
The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday found Yoon guilty of leading an insurrection in December 2024 designed to "paralyse" the National Assembly.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
‘They are all going to London until this insurrection, as they call it, is over. The Unicorn leaves at dawn tomorrow. Gage has given permission.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
Vocabulary lists containing insurrection
The Constitution of the United States
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Born a Crime
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"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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