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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Reports of unrest among the contestants and country delegations ran amok on social media.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
Meanwhile, students who aren't participating in the protests worry the ongoing unrest will disrupt their graduation celebrations.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 10 May 2024
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
Meanwhile, students who aren't participating in the protests worry the ongoing unrest will disrupt their graduation celebrations.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 10 May 2024
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 16 May. 2024.
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