revolt
Example Sentences
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Legs revolt and take Mediterranean holidays when they’re supposed to be conquering Alpine passes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
Allen, then the editor of Harper’s magazine, examines the perceived revolt and bad behavior of the “flaming youth,” linking their antics to frustration with their elders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
But the protests later ballooned into a full-blown revolt.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The government proposed restricting eligibility for disability benefits last year, but ended up largely dropped its own plans after a revolt by Labour MPs.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
“Do you think there can have been a revolt in Cornwall, or in Wales, or in Ireland?”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Vocabulary lists containing revolt
"The Sniper" by Liam O’Flaherty
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"Revolution 2.0," Vocabulary from the memoir
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"When Cultures Meet"
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