uprising
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The uprising harked back to the 1980s and 1990s, when iconic environmentalist Judi Bari led Earth First! campaigns against logging in the region.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Before the uprising can commence, the General has to unify the Polish nobility and peasantry to accumulate the muscle needed to beat back Mother Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Music became a defining feature of the uprising, with the lyrics of Aswat Almadina being chanted through the streets.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The nation’s first major tax uprising was so serious it got old George Washington back in the saddle at the head of an army.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
“Well, with an uprising in District Eight, I doubt he’s spending much time choosing my wedding cake!”
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing uprising
Born a Crime
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