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unrest

[uhn-rest] / ʌnˈrɛst /


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Paris prepared a hero's welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title with celebrations planned in the capital under heavy security after a night of revelry marred by unrest.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, train and rail services in the capital, Paris.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In the Backrooms, where unrest and discontent stretch on for miles, maybe more, we can be as dysfunctional as we want to be.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Iranian officials are discussing the release of about $24 billion in frozen funds, while analysts warn of renewed unrest if economic pain continues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

‘Sir,’ she said, ‘I am in great unrest, and I cannot lie longer in sloth.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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