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revolutionary

[rev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee] / ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i /




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She spoke during a symbolic visit to the eastern city of Nanjing, where she visited the mausoleum of revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen, one of the few Chinese historical figures revered in both Beijing and Taipei.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

By her own account, Catlett was “a Black revolutionary artist.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Magyar's slogan dates back to a revolutionary poet's 19th Century rallying cry to rise up for the homeland.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The old revolutionary story has grown brittle, feeble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

These occurred sporadically in his personal correspondence with Abigail, who remained ensconced at home in Quincy, Massachusetts,and with old revolutionary comrades like Benjamin Rush.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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