public unrest

collocation in English

meaningsofpublicandunrest

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public
adjective
uk
/ˈpʌb.lɪk/us
/ˈpʌb.lɪk/
relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group ...
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unrest
noun[U]
uk
/ʌnˈrest/us
/ʌnˈrest/
disagreements or fighting between different groups ...
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(Definition ofpublicandunrestfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We hear of gravepublicunrestacross the country.
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Is he aware of the considerablepublicunrest?
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By that time there was a great amount ofpublicunreston the subject.
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At the same time, there may be a great deal ofpublicunrest, and we should best get rid of that by having power here to ventilate the matter.
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Therefore, its persistent attempt to produce a so-called "harmonisation" in this field could be dangerous and causepublicunrest.
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The attempt to do so will be foolish and will produce widespreadpublicunrest: it will not work.
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They were factually and realistically presented and resulted in a great deal of thepublicunrestand concern which has been evident over this problem.
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I spoke in that debate and pointed out the greatpublicunrestabout the automatic ticket barriers.
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If such a fund were set up, it would help to alleviate much of thepublicunrestabout these cases in general.
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They warned that the song could become a catalyst forpublicunrest.
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Despite large-scale layoffs,publicunrestwas prevented by a special employment program for dismissed workers.
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Even when urging against the dangers ofpublicunrest, his language was moderate and conciliatory.
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The four men were eventually discovered and were charged with possession of an unlicensed radio transmitter and publication of materials that could causepublicunrest.
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However, an explicit exception was still allowed for the case of someone who, even while convicted and incarcerated, still has the means and the might to ignitepublicunrest.
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He was deposed as governor in 2002 after a period of great financial instability andpublicunrest.
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Dictators who have this form of wealth can spend more on their security apparatus and provide benefits which lessenpublicunrest.
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Christina's financial extravagance brought the state to the verge of bankruptcy, and the financial difficulties causedpublicunrestbefore her abdication.
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Hyperinflation fueledpublicunrest, and the government was unable to find a quick solution to the mounting unemployment and economic crisis.
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