upheave

Example Sentences

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A little later, he sees that the disk had disappeared and “in its place was a billow of blood, for so it looked, a vast upheaved billow of glowing blood surging on the horizon.”

From Washington Post

Her well-to-do lifestyle is upheaved by news of her husband leaving her for another woman.

From The Guardian

With a population hovering around 8,000, the pastoral town could be upheaved by Trump's constant presence.

From Golf Digest

Last week, just before the explosive 'hot mic' tape upheaved the Republican nominee's campaign, Mr Trump told CNN he still believes the Central Park Five are guilty, despite DNA evidence.

From BBC

It can decimate currencies, upheave stock exchanges, wreck political careers and, ultimately, change the world order.

From Seattle Times