Examples of unrest in a Sentence
The country has experienced years of civil unrest.
unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment
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This cultural suppression continued for decades, as political unrest escalated and the state’s grip on artistic expression tightened.
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Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
But residents say in the aftermath of the unrest, police — even ambulances — avoided coming here.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 23 May 2025
Societal cohesion: Economic inequality is a significant source of social unrest.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
My Father’s Shadow includes frenzied scenes of the unrest that broke out after the results of that election were annulled by the incumbent, squashing the hope of millions and ushering in another chapter of military rule.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
But residents say in the aftermath of the unrest, police — even ambulances — avoided coming here.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 23 May 2025
Societal cohesion: Economic inequality is a significant source of social unrest.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
My Father’s Shadow includes frenzied scenes of the unrest that broke out after the results of that election were annulled by the incumbent, squashing the hope of millions and ushering in another chapter of military rule.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrest
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrest. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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