revolted

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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

For the past few years, food companies raised prices so aggressively that shoppers revolted, trading down to store brands and buying less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

I read it again and again until my body revolted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

She watched, fascinated and revolted, as he closed his mouth, drew his lips inward until there was no mouth, and made his chin come up to almost meet his nose.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith