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revolutions

  • plural
    of revolution.
    revolution
    noun
    an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.

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Technological revolutions often build the infrastructure before anyone knows all the applications it will enable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

That is the lesson from past technological revolutions, which boosted workers’ productivity, making it easier for businesses to meet demand without raising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

“There were demonstrations in the streets, anti-Vietnam War demonstrations, drug revolutions, sex revolutions, riots, race riots. So we thought, what a good time to go out and do Black and white comedy.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

"But we're not afraid of revolutions when they are peaceful, well-thought and meant to last."

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

"It was about our faith, ma'am. We're Catholic, thanks mostly to the French part of us. Even one of the most violent, bloody antireligious revolutions in history couldn't keep the French away from the Church."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins