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rebel

[reb-uhl, ri-bel] / ˈrɛb əl, rɪˈbɛl /






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More than two years ago, an alliance of ethnic and rebel groups made sweeping gains throughout the country, notching up a string of victories against the junta.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The rebel leaders are, uh, the people in charge of the S&P 500.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

But new Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa, the former leader of a rebel faction that fought Assad and the Russians, continued to negotiate with Moscow over the fate of the bases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Parts of the two eastern areas are under the control of rebel group M23, whose clashes with government forces have brought additional difficulties in dealing with the virus.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“I can’t believe those horrible people. It’s like they didn’t even notice I was all rebel with a cause, too.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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