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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Upheaval

Definition

A complete change or a sudden and violent disturbance, especially one that causes widespread destruction or disruption.

Example Sentences

1The company underwent a major upheaval after the merger, resulting in significant layoffs.
2Is the current economic upheaval a sign of a larger global trend?
3The natural disaster caused widespread upheaval, leaving thousands of people homeless.
4The new policy is expected to cause an upheaval in the education system, with many schools facing significant changes.
5The social upheaval of the 1960s led to significant changes in civil rights and social justice.

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