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Flowersa Posted 14 years ago
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Upheaval

Hi, Does the correct meaning for upheaval in my text is "Revolutions"? or like the meaning in "major upheavals in the financial markets"

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"What is the “Arab spring” becoming? After three months of upheaval, repression and conflict the democracy wave in the region, including Iran, is at a crucial stage. openDemocracy authors offer concise perspectives on a complex and fluid political moment."
  

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Hi, Does the correct meaning for upheaval in my text is "Revolutions"? or like the meaning in "major upheavals in the financial markets" More like the latter. ie any violent and sudden change.

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  • Hi, Does the correct meaning for upheaval in my text is "Revolutions"?
  • or like the meaning in "major upheavals in the financial markets" More like the latter.
  • ie any violent and sudden change.
  • Although in a political and national context, a revolution would be the most extreme form of upheaval.
  • Text "What is the “Arab spring” becoming?
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Hi,

Does the correct meaning for upheaval in my text is "Revolutions"? or like the meaning in "major upheavals in the financial markets" More like the latter. ie any violent and sudden change. Although in a political and national context, a revolution would be the most extreme form of upheaval.

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"What is the “Arab spring” becoming? Afte
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