revolt

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, the town would revolt and the show’s prospects would be ruined.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

"The revolt was the result of a pain and I think that people should remember that while casting their votes," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Brad Karp, who helped legions of clients navigate boardroom intrigue, was pushed out from the chairmanship of Paul Weiss by an internal revolt after his chummy emails with Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Each year, Bani Walid celebrates the anniversary of a 1969 coup that brought Gaddafi to power, with people parading through the streets with portraits of the ex-leader and Libya's green flag from before the revolt.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“We are outlaws. Our leader, Lord Roke, heard of Lord Asriel’s revolt and pledged our support.”

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman