revolted

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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

I read it again and again until my body revolted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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

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

It was said that, when I was born, the sun was so revolted it went into hiding for a full month.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi