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dissident

[dis-i-duhnt] / ˈdɪs ɪ dənt /




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In one message, club leaders warned members of “an improper email blast” from a dissident group.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A Chinese dissident who fled his country on a rubber boat has been detained in South Korea after spending hours at sea.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“I’m not looking to be a high-profile dissident, or anything like that,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The term "dissident republicans" describes a range of individuals who do not accept the Good Friday Agreement.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

In some ways, it is easier to be a dissident, for then one is without responsibility.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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