insubordination
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Attorney’s Office for operating illegally and took the rare step of throwing a prosecutor out of his courtroom for insubordination, according to a transcript obtained by the New York Times.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 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
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
The Sicilian advanced on the Spaniard now, his wild eyes glittering at the insubordination.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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