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insurgent

[in-sur-juhnt] / ɪnˈsɜr dʒənt /




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It seemed a sure thing a few weeks ago that Abdul El-Sayed, the insurgent progressive challenger in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, was leading the race going away.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

But nationally we’re seeing that kind of insurgent recruitment, including with Platner.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

Spencer Pratt had a few things going for him when he launched an insurgent campaign to become Los Angeles’ next mayor.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

When “SNL” made its debut in 1975, its insurgent approach to comedy was influenced by British acts of the time, especially Monty Python.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

While Jack was on leave taking care of Sophie, Hoagland told me how Jack had been abducted in Cyprus by a red insurgent faction in sixty-four.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

It includes podcasters, streamers, pundits, operatives and elected officials, many of whom began as scrappy insurgents and now command large audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

This mission, dubbed "Liberte 250," highlights France's support for the US insurgents who took on the British crown, making Paris the oldest international ally of Washington.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

Twenty years ago, the grim and creatively valorous third season thrust the story’s human heroes into the role of insurgents.

From Salon May 5, 2026

Opposition right-wing candidates Paloma Valencia and Abelardo De la Espriella have promised a crackdown on the insurgents.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2026

A hands-off policy had backfired, the insurgents had gathered strength.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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