armed revolt

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a revolt involving the use of weapons

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  • The government quickly suppressed the armed revolt.
  • Historians still debate the causes of the 18th-century armed revolt.
  • Any armed revolt against the regime would be met with brutal force.
  • The leader called for an armed revolt to overthrow the dictator.
  • Fears of an armed revolt led to increased military presence in the capital.
  • Several factions joined forces to launch an armed revolt.
  • The documentary explored the legacy of the failed armed revolt.
  • There were rumors of an impending armed revolt among the oppressed population.
  • Only an armed revolt, some argued, could bring about true change.
  • The security forces were trained to deal with any potential armed revolt.