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insurrection

[in-suh-rek-shuhn] / ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃən /


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Security forces in Zambia have seized weapons and arrested 11 people, including senior opposition figures, allegedly involved in an insurrection plot, the government has said.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

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

The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday found Yoon guilty of leading an insurrection in December 2024 designed to "paralyse" the National Assembly.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

The court convicted the 65-year-old on Thursday on charges of insurrection and conspiring with military officials to mobilize troops in December 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

The township was in a constant state of insurrection; someone was always marching or protesting somewhere and had to be suppressed.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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