disobedient
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Noem reported that the puppy was disobedient and out “having the time of her life” during a pheasant hunting trip and that the animal later attacked and killed a neighbor's chickens.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2024
From March onward, “instead of dividing into small groups and blocking roads, we will hold disobedient gatherings with many people. And where we cannot be ignored,” the group said in a statement.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024
Murdy also consulted with actor Danny Trejo about El Cucuy, the boogeyman that takes away disobedient children.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023
Anna's mother said it took many months for her to realise her daughter wasn't just being disobedient.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023
“I wanted to have fun. It’s supposed to be fun,” I tell her, playing the disobedient daughter for all it’s worth.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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