stage a revolt

idiom

: to organize and start violent action against a ruler or government

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But there are still ways for delegates to, essentially, stage a revolt. Philip Elliott, TIME, 28 June 2024 Sure, fans may not stage a revolt and storm the 23,000-square foot DraftKings sports book opening next year at Wrigley. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2022

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“Stage a revolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20a%20revolt. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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