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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

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

Later, Che was killed in Bolivia while trying to lead a rebel army against the government.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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