insubordination
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According to Sato’s lawsuit, the chief initiated a complaint against her for insubordination, and she was disciplined with a reprimand.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The behind-the-scenes story with CBS involved a truckload of intuition and a bit of insubordination, resulting in one of the great moments in televised sports.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025
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
Breathing heavily, he said, “I don’t know what’s come over me to make me tolerate such blatant insubordination for so long. You must have bewitched me, or else I must be going mad.”
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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