revolted

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The private investors revolted and shut down the merger—but the problems that set up the merger didn’t go away.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The ostentatious displays of deference he demanded, and received, from heads of state and CEOs manifested an arrogance that enraged some participants and a vulgarity that revolted others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The last time Chief Executive Bob Iger handed over the reins, the plan backfired, executives revolted, his replacement got bounced and Iger returned to lead the storied entertainment giant for another four years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

That role was played by now-dead sites like CGHub, a platform Zhang helped to build, and successors like ArtStation, whose users have also revolted against its A.I. policies.

From Slate • May 16, 2024

On-screen me shows up and sniffs at it and then makes a revolted face.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh