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Rebelling against those experiences brought the song to life - with Martin stepping back from vocals, and allowing engineer Soren Bryce to take his spot.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2023

Rebelling against religion and the status quo seems to be one of the reasons this kind of music is so popular.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2021

Rebelling, they refused Jones’ order to come back.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2018

Rebelling against this new identity as a staid, boring teacher, he bought a Harley-Davidson and started commuting to school in a black leather jacket and skull necklace.

From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2016

Rebelling against circumstances in this way, and wishing to run away from your duties!

From Harper's Round Table, July 16, 1895 by Various