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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.
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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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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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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrest. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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