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

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

This was the true spirit of the civil-rights movement: moral uprising, not mere political maneuvering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

“I needn’t have learned about the 1637 Werewolf Code of Conduct or the uprising of Elfric the Eager.”

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling