mutinous

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Carrick will start with unqualified backing from the stands – although through the last 13 years since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, United fans have never become mutinous against the man in the dug-out.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

The protests reached a pivotal point at the weekend when mutinous soldiers and security forces joined the demonstrators and called for the president and other government ministers to step down.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

But the United States suspended its military cooperation with Niger’s military last summer, when mutinous soldiers seized power in the country.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2024

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

In his ship’s log, Elisha grumbled about his crew’s disloyalty, but took the mutinous men back onboard.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock