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Into this chaos walks a man with an iron fist, a famous surname and zero tolerance for insubordination.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He stands accused of corruption, money-laundering, gross misconduct, insubordination and bullying public officers and six other acts of wrongdoing.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

Truman fired MacArthur for his insubordination, at some political risk.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2024

“For now, because of this insubordination and consequences it has brought upon the system, President Lee has been placed on administrative leave,” García said.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

One of the warders then reported to Kellerman that Andrew Masondo and I had not been working, and we were to be charged with malingering and insubordination.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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