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By the end of his reign, Roman armies in Gaul and Hispania were mutinying.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

But in Ethiopia's key garrison towns, where thousands of his soldiers were mutinying, the appeal fell on deaf ears.

From Time Magazine Archive

Surprised and astounded at this interference the worthy officer demanded of the mob if they knew they were mutinying.

From The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. by Mabey, Charles R.

The rogues were mutinying for their wages but yesterday; they will be all ready for good or bad.

From Peveril of the Peak by Scott, Walter, Sir