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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
During the social and political unrest, the story centers on the goings-on of an unconventional family living in Lima.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
To prepare for potential unrest during the week of the election, the Portland Police Bureau spent $1.2 million in officer overtime — yet, large-scale protests never materialized and no arrests were made.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Martial law could be declared in the U.S., and has been imposed relatively rarely in the country's history during times of war, unrest and natural disaster.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The writers handle the parents’ relationship with their adolescent children with earnestness, instead of sugarcoating the rough patches that arise amid the kid’s hormonal unrest and the adult’s lack of ideal tools to guide them.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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