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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
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Make sure your travel insurance covers safety problems Look for comprehensive coverage that includes trip cancellation, medical evacuation and protection against natural disasters and political unrest.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The legislation easily passed by a vote of 281-140.
Senate Republican leaders argued that its 1% increase for defense spending was not enough, especially at a time of global unrest and challenges to American dominance.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
Senate Republican leaders argued that its 1% increase for defense spending was not enough, especially at a time of global unrest and challenges to American dominance.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Israeli annexation of the heartland of a future Palestinian state would unleash massive unrest that could spur new waves of terrorism directed not only at Israel but the U.S. as well.
—Rosemary Kelanic, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of unrest was
in the 14th century
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrest. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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Nglish: Translation of unrest for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of unrest for Arabic Speakers
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