uprising

Example Sentences

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They were gathered in the city's Heroes' Square for the reburial of the man behind Hungary's failed uprising in 1956, Imre Nagy.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The Yellow Vests were an autonomous uprising, not supported by any unions or political parties.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Uribe frantically monitored the uprising on Feb. 22 through texts, video calls and social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

This was the true spirit of the civil-rights movement: moral uprising, not mere political maneuvering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The night of my engagement, the night Peeta fell to his knees and proclaimed his undying love for me in front of the cameras in the Capitol, was the night the uprising began.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins