revolted

Example Sentences

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For the past few years, food companies raised prices so aggressively that shoppers revolted, trading down to store brands and buying less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

What he didn’t mention, though, was that China’s retaliation against the U.S. with triple-digit tariffs eventually led Washington to a climb-down as markets revolted.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

This unique arrangement means that Musk could theoretically assign any value he wants to X and xAI, so long as none of the investors revolted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

Instead of simply bowing their heads and begging for forgiveness, young women revolted.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

He wasn’t at all sure whether he’d really been sick or whether his conscience had revolted, infecting his body, leaving him weak and nauseous.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier