uprising

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What angered Scots-Irish Americans most was elite condescension, which aroused the populist uprising that put Jackson in the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Uribe frantically monitored the uprising on Feb. 22 through texts, video calls and social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A Nepal commission has recommended the prosecution of ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli in connection to the deadly September 2025 uprising that toppled his government, according to a leaked report.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

After the uprising and the liberation, the humans had been kept very busy.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor