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A cycle of ephemeral emperors, military mutinies and civil wars had begun, marring Rome’s third century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

China has taken some limited steps recently to prevent strikes, mutinies and violence on its fishing ships.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2023

Rights groups also warn that civilians usually bear the brunt of these mutinies.

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2023

In fact, she began many economic policies that flourished under Mr. Ramos, and he successfully defended Ms. Aquino’s fragile democratic government against repeated military mutinies.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2022

Is what happened like the mutinies that happened on ships long ago?

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera