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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /


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Instead of a foundation trench, the machine had opened up not only a scramble for stolen treasure, but a legal minefield and forgotten moment of desperate rebellion from England's history.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Blond, light-featured and tall, he is visually distinct from the three other children and his silent rebellion permeates the atmosphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Those who fought to crush the rebellion caution that the government must learn the lessons of the past.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Arriving in the economic city of Douala on Friday, the Pope reiterated his message of peace after visiting the country's Anglophone region hit by a decade-long rebellion the day before.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The rebellion was almost over, and the victorious North held a celebration.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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