revolted

Example Sentences

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There was one heavily affected community that revolted whenever the group tried to enter.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Within weeks of the election, roughly three-quarters of the TMC's legislators revolted against both Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, widely seen as her heir.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Newman became one of reality television’s more memorable villains thanks to her run on “The Apprentice,” where her Machiavellian ways and unapologetic ambition revolted viewers and impressed her fake boss.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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 military in Guatemala at that time became too powerful, and the people revolted.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez