rebellion

Example Sentences

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India in the last two years stepped up its campaign against the last remnants of the Naxalite rebellion, named after the village in the Himalayan foothills where the Maoist-inspired insurgency began nearly six decades ago.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"I also think my accent's come back a lot more now I live in England. Which is quite funny. It's like a rebellion," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

For those who are attempting to quit the apps for good, our biggest act of rebellion, now, is returning to our home kitchens.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

But the law exempts prisoners from petitioning for amnesty if they are accused of such charges as military rebellion or promoting an invasion of Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The hate and mistrust burning in the soldiers’ eyes might have shrunken my spine, but it only sparked rebellion in the older kids.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken