revolt

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Masino survived by unceremoniously casting aside her original plans in the wake of a customer and social-media revolt and focusing back on the brand’s core customers, a maneuver many CEOs struggle to pull off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

As the protests have grown, Paz has made various gestures aimed at ending the revolt against policies with which he is attempting to resolve Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Murphy believes Slot's departure is now purely a case of when rather than if, given the increasing revolt in the stands.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The split widens when a labor strike becomes an armed revolt, with Jacir gamely tracking the hardening or shifting loyalties of both her peasant and well-to-do characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry