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revolutions
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the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence
- The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.
- The country experienced a revolution that changed the course of its history forever.
- The revolution was sparked by widespread discontent with the oppressive regime.
- Key figures of the revolution are remembered as national heroes for their roles in the uprising.
- The revolution resulted in significant political and social reforms across the nation.
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a profound transformation in societal norms, beliefs, or systems
- The digital revolution reshaped how people communicate and work.
- The feminist revolution challenged centuries of gender inequality.
- A cultural revolution swept through the art world, redefining creativity.
- The green energy revolution is changing how nations power their economies.
- The education revolution brought online learning to millions worldwide.
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one full rotation around an axis or in a circular path
- The wheel makes one revolution every five seconds.
- Earth completes one revolution on its axis every 24 hours.
- The fan's blades spun at 1,200 revolutions per minute.
- A revolution of the gear triggers the next phase of the mechanism.
- The planet's revolution around its star determines its year length.
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the orbital movement of a planet, moon, or satellite around another body
- Earth's revolution around the sun takes approximately 365.25 days.
- The moon's revolution around Earth affects ocean tides.
- Mars's revolution around the sun defines its seasonal cycle.
- The satellite's revolution is monitored to maintain stable communication.
- Jupiter's revolution around the sun is much slower than Earth's.