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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Park’s father was among those armed shopkeepers during the unrest.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Gunn acknowledged that the movie’s themes may be interpreted differently across political groups, especially considering the current nationwide unrest around immigration.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 July 2025
Trump sent more than 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the L.A. area to protect federal buildings and workers during the unrest, which garnered pushback from state and local officials who complained that the military presence exacerbated the situation.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The unrest prompted Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, to implement a curfew for portions of the area after incidents of vandalism.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Gunn acknowledged that the movie’s themes may be interpreted differently across political groups, especially considering the current nationwide unrest around immigration.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 July 2025
Trump sent more than 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the L.A. area to protect federal buildings and workers during the unrest, which garnered pushback from state and local officials who complained that the military presence exacerbated the situation.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The unrest prompted Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, to implement a curfew for portions of the area after incidents of vandalism.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrest. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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