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uprising

[uhp-rahy-zing, uhp-rahy-zing] / ˈʌpˌraɪ zɪŋ, ʌpˈraɪ zɪŋ /


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Libya has remained fractured since chaos broke loose following the 2011 Arab Spring uprising that toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

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

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 youth-led uprising in September began in Kathmandu and was triggered by a brief social media ban.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Look there! A strong hand, tightly clenched. No one could have predicted an uprising like this.”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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