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rebel

[reb-uhl, ri-bel] / ˈrɛb əl, rɪˈbɛl /






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

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Many of the country's rebel groups rely on mining precious minerals to fund their campaigns, with lax safety measures making mine collapses and other accidents common, according to AFP.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

With delayed detection, cases are spreading across Congo, including in the cities of Goma and Bukavu, both under the control of a rebel group, M23, and cut off from the resources of Congo’s central government.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Parts of the two eastern areas are under the control of the M23, a rebel group that controls parts of the region - which has brought additional difficulties in dealing with Ebola.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

What made her a rebel willing to challenge law and custom and risk scorn and rejection to take a stand for women’s right to vote?

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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