counter-revolution
Britishnoun
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- counter-revolutionist noun
Example Sentences
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“The counter-revolution to the American Revolution is in full force,” Mr. Levin writes.
From Washington Times
“The counter-revolution to the American Revolution is in full force. And it can no longer be dismissed or ignored for it is devouring our society and culture, swirling around our everyday lives, and ubiquitous in our politics, schools, media, and entertainment,” the author writes.
From Washington Times
“If you mount a revolution, you will give me a free ticket to stage a counter-revolution. How I wish you would do it,” he said in a late-night address on Sunday.
From The Guardian
“If you will stage a revolution, you will give me the free ticket to stage a counter-revolution. How I wish you would do it,” Duterte said in televised remarks Sunday night.
From Washington Times
“If you will stage a revolution, you will give me the free ticket to stage a counter-revolution. How I wish you would do it,” Duterte said in his televised remarks Sunday night.
From Seattle Times
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