Example Sentences

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It was also a time when various European empires were reaching their peak yet faced republican or nationalistic revolts.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Speaking to other militia members who joined the revolts of Bundy and his father, The Atlantic found that Ammon was an outlier in his own community.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Moreover, history suggests that foreign support has rarely been the determining factor in helping popular revolts topple autocratic leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

"All these movements and revolts have brought us to this point. And I think it's time to put an end to it."

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

“The painting attracts me, revolts me, consumes me.”

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day