uprising

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The Yellow Vests were an autonomous uprising, not supported by any unions or political parties.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The Tiananmen uprising itself was of the rising-expectations sort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

An uprising typically has a long parentage and, if effective enough, can leave behind many like-minded descendants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

His neighbour, Barhan Omar, the bank manager, strikes a more defiant note, warning of the risk of a new Palestinian uprising as pressure builds up.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

During the Mau Mau uprising of the 1950s she and her family refused to build a fence around their home despite warnings that it was dangerous not to do so.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane