Having inherited a failed government, Dudley set out to restore administrative efficiency and maintain public order to prevent renewed rebellion as seen in 1549.

Come to think of it, this $49.95 gadget might prevent rebellion from grown-ups in the front seat, too.

His hands were skilled and expert, masterful enough to prevent rebellion, not rough enough to panic her.

Ulster was colonised to prevent further rebellion, as it had been the region most resistant to English control during the preceding century.

It was laid out in 1820 on the site of Château Trompette, intended to prevent rebellion against the city.

He determined to prevent rebellion by seizing these supplies.

This was used by the shogun (warlord leader of the nation) to prevent rebellion.

Even the doctrine that political power is divinely given may not, in the particular circumstances of some cruel tyrant, actually prevent rebellion.

They have to leave a large force at home to prevent rebellion among their conquered cities and their slaves.

Hideyoshi was also tempted by an external conflict to prevent internal rebellion within Japan.