The country has experienced years of civil unrest. unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment
Recent Examples on the WebFour years ago, Rev. James Woodall was driven to mobilize new, first-time voters to back Joe Biden during a summer of unrest sparked by COVID-19 fears and racial justice protests after George Floyd was killed by police.—Asma Khalid, NPR, 25 May 2024 Around 3,200 people are waiting to leave or enter New Caledonia as commercial flights were canceled due to the unrest that broke out last week, the local government has said.—Fox News, 21 May 2024 Host cities benefit economically, but could also see protests and unrest
Media exposure also benefits cities that host party conventions.—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024 In the movie, while the Balkan region is in the midst of serious political unrest in 1991 and on the verge of dissolution, Maja’s parents decide to leave Yugoslavia for Denmark.—Annika Pham, Variety, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrest
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