rebellion
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"Before rock and roll's rebellion, there was jazz," explains Springer.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
He makes clear that the eventual titans of streetwear were scrappy entrepreneurs who merged graffiti, break dancing, hip-hop, punk rock and skateboarding, all gestures of rebellion they cleverly merchandised.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
India in the last two years stepped up its campaign against the last remnants of the Naxalite rebellion, named after the village in the Himalayan foothills where the Maoist-inspired insurgency began nearly six decades ago.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
"I also think my accent's come back a lot more now I live in England. Which is quite funny. It's like a rebellion," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The threat of rebellion spread as the Liberty Boys and other Patriot groups gained followers.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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