insurrection

Example Sentences

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Brown himself was captured alive and indicted for the capital crimes of murder, insurrection, and treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

South Korean civilians, legislators and institutions had prevented an insurrection.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

On the night of the attempted insurrection, the BBC spoke to an elderly man who was watching the fracas from afar.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Yoon's insurrection ruling will "serve as an important barometer" for related cases, attorney Yoo said.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

‘They are all going to London until this insurrection, as they call it, is over. The Unicorn leaves at dawn tomorrow. Gage has given permission.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes