revolted

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

When consumers revolted against excessive costs and volumes dipped, companies like PepsiCo and General Mills pivoted to aggressive promotions to regain market share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Even in a world after 1916’s Easter Rising — when Irish nationalists revolted against British rule— governmental efforts to revive Irish proved futile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

Instead of simply bowing their heads and begging for forgiveness, young women revolted.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

The thought of being inside the dark cloak revolted him.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry