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Uprisings rocked and, in some cases, uprooted strongman rulers in places such as Egypt, Tunisia and Libya.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Uprisings have a time and place, but not when they’re a trap you willingly run into.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Uprisings, Covid-19, world order changing, more Covid-19 and that Ruby Tui interview; external-link 2021 was never dull.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2022

Uprisings happen in clusters, both in 1378 and in the Arab Spring!

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2021

Uprisings in the Flemish towns against heavy taxation and arbitrary rule were put down with a strong hand.

From History of Holland by Edmundson, George