The whole nation did not rise up against austerity, which was a definite possibility.

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We must always rise up against violence, and for the cause of peace.

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Indeed, when the Welsh did rise up against Norman rule in 1136, Fitzmartin was the only Norman lord in south Wales who was able to defend his castle, in Cardigan.

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We see the emergence of an almost-religious sect in Embassytown rise up to preach against the lies, to warn against evil, led by the simile Valdik.

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Lined up against a rate rise are an impressive range of opponents.

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