| For almost a hundred years ostracism fulfilled its function of aborting serious civil unrest or even civil war. |
| The Bata workers' struggle erupted amid developing unrest throughout Sri Lanka. |
| Surprised authorities then sent reinforcements consisting of 200 martial police to quell further unrest in the city. |
| The gap between the corrupt ruling class and the poor is wide and deep and he captures the unrest both too heavy-handedly and incredibly subtly. |
| All three are concerned about the potential spillover of unrest from Central Asia across their borders. |
| After that time, civil unrest outstripped the ability of smiths to supply the demand. |
