revolted

Example Sentences

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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

Even in a world after 1916’s Easter Rising — when Irish nationalists revolted against British rule— governmental efforts to revive Irish proved futile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

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

His whole body revolted; his whole heart told him, No. He said: No. No to his memories, no to knowledge, no to the terrible responsibility that comes with knowledge.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell