revolt

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By the 1530s there were reports of conspiracies to revolt, as well as the establishment of colonies by escapees from slavery.

From Los Angeles Times

Virginia Arce, 48, decorated the formal gown Sheinbaum wore in September when she became the first woman to give the Cry of Independence -- a call for revolt against Spanish rule still celebrated every year.

From Barron's

He’s been watching what he’s called a “property tax revolt” and noted other 2026 efforts to end property taxes in Wyoming, Michigan and Ohio.

From MarketWatch

He initially refused to answer, but later downplayed the revolt to CNN.

From Salon

The show has included the usual mix of potentially terrifying or revolting trials for the celebrities, including parachuting into the jungle, crawling through stinky slime and encountering creatures including crocodiles.

From BBC