mutiny
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In March 1783 Gen. George Washington put down a conspiracy among some of his officers who wanted to mutiny against Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
But he preferred to concentrate all his attention on the mutiny aboard the Potemkin in June 1905.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
Regional power Nigeria assisted in thwarting the mutiny, saying its fighter jets had helped "dislodge the coup plotters from the National TV and a military camp" following a request from Benin's government.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
A previous investigation into the mutiny blamed years of pent-up anger among soldiers, who felt their appeals for pay rises and better treatment were ignored.
From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025
“Does Calliope say there’ll be a mutiny? Does she say the bird will prevail?”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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