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revolt

[ri-vohlt] / rɪˈvoʊlt /






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Everton's shambolic end to the transfer window has resulted in open revolt from supporters that places fierce scrutiny on owners The Friedkin Group and chief executive Angus Kinnear.

From BBC Sep. 2, 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

To serve as a warning to all professional sports owners that they can abuse a host city and its fan base for only so long before people revolt by just not caring.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 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

Following this revolt by slaves, abolitionist writings are censored and harsher slave codes are passed.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

It was also a time when various European empires were reaching their peak yet faced republican or nationalistic revolts.

From BBC Feb. 15, 2026

Speaking to other militia members who joined the revolts of Bundy and his father, The Atlantic found that Ammon was an outlier in his own community.

From Salon Feb. 2, 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

Despite the odds, many captives tried to free themselves, and there were a number of revolts, particularly when the vessel was anchored on the African coast.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

When visiting fans discover ranch, most love it, some hate it and others are revolted by it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

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

No longer able to afford the staple of their diet, the Egyptian people revolted.

From Barron's Apr. 10, 2026

I felt my heart limping in my chest, and was revolted by it, a pitiful muscle, sick and bloody, pulsing against my ribs.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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

Each individual set piece is its own jewel of craftsmanship, usually combining the revolting with the amusing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 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

“It would be impossible to imagine a more revolting exhibition,” said The Times of London.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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