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unrest

[uhn-rest] / ʌnˈrɛst /


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But with no wins and three defeats in his first four Premier League matches, and speculation of unrest among the squad due to players' social media activity, the pressure is already on Arbeloa.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

Instead, the short-term concern from British officials is about Musk’s ability to foment unrest on the nation’s streets.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Although most returned, as many as 5,000 remain in makeshift camps or are sleeping on the city's streets and beaches, leading to unrest in the autonomous Spanish city in North Africa.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

The State Department has the nation of Haiti under a “Level 4 – Do not travel” advisory, due to the relatively high risk of “crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care.”

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

Cooperation and communication broke down, and civil unrest caused fragile peacekeeping to crumble.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby




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