insurgence

Example Sentences

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Despite what felt like an Anglo insurgence this year, we don’t get to watch everything someone would see in the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Memphis, Mayor Paul Young has said he opposes the deployment of the National Guard but has tried to cast the federal insurgence as an opportunity to strengthen the Memphis Police Department’s crime-fighting efforts.

From Salon

But relations deteriorated after Islamabad accused the group of providing a safe haven to the Pakistan Taliban, which has launched an armed insurgence against government forces.

From BBC

In Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony, special port facilities were awarded to the Russian navy, and Wagner troops participated in years-long government efforts to crush an Islamist insurgence.

From Salon

They were ousted by the US after the 9/11 attacks but their insurgence continued to target America's troops and their allies.

From BBC