mutinous
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The Pitcairn Islands were colonised in 1790 by the mutinous crew of the Royal Navy ship HMS Bounty, led by the master's mate Fletcher Christian.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Yet Amorim felt compelled to add a caveat, making reference to Wolves' lack of points on the pitch and mutinous atmosphere off it.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Rajoelina went into hiding just before he was ousted on October 14 in a coup led by the commander of a mutinous army unit, Michael Randrianirina, who was sworn in as president on October 17.
From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025
Earlier this month, the U.S. took similar steps in Niger, suspending counterterrorism assistance and military training more than two months after mutinous soldiers seized power.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023
Captain Bligh of the celebrated mutinous Bounty and his fellow castaways survived forty-seven days.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Vocabulary lists containing mutinous
Grade 10, List 3
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"Of Plymouth Plantation," Vocabulary from the historical account
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The Odyssey
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