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What does upheaval mean?

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Noun
  1. The process of being heaved upward, especially the raising of part of the earth's crust.
  2. A sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion.
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This unexpected resurgence of popular radicalism set the scene for the century of upheaval that would follow.
Byron's writings reach us from a time of change, upheaval and uncertainty across Europe.
Her going caused the most upheaval, however, as she unscrewed the kitchen sink, rolled up the carpets and peeled off the wallpaper.
The arrival of Timothy's new friends had not been the only upheaval in his recent experiences.
Trusting God means trusting God even in the midst of the fear and upheaval that reformation brings.
Sienna's year has been marked by violent or overwhelming turbulence or upheaval.

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