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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /


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But the master’s tactics worked perfectly because everyone just got on with their work and kept to themselves, and all our rage and rebellion cowered down inside our heads.

From Literature

The government did not support the bill, sparking a rebellion among a small group of SNP MSPs.

From BBC

What emerges is a story of youth and rebellion and the surprising discipline of do-it-yourself culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There is a growing rebellion,” said Brad Carson, a former Democratic congressman representing Oklahoma who is now president of the think tank Americans for Responsible Innovation, which advocates for guardrails around tech development.

From The Wall Street Journal

One runner in need of sanctuary clears another’s path, and every jazz club is half house of worship and rebellion that way.

From Los Angeles Times