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rebel

[reb-uhl, ri-bel] / ˈrɛb əl, rɪˈbɛl /






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The star of the Oscar-winning "Anatomy of a Fall" certainly likes playing the rebel, having made his name in the film "Anarchists".

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Last year, a Rwanda-backed rebel group, M23, seized control of major eastern cities, including Goma, in North Kivu Province, and Bukavu, in South Kivu Province, severing a vast amount of territory from government reach.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The RPF was founded as a rebel group by Tutsi exiles including Paul Kagame, now president, to fight the Hutu regime behind the genocide, which it forced from power.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He also addressed the recent sanctioning by the US of his predecessor, Joseph Kabila, for allegedly supporting rebel groups.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Hand clapping and rebel yells filled the room.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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