rebellion
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The junta had popular support when it took power, promising to deal with the long-running security crisis prompted by the Tuareg rebellion in the north, which was then hijacked by Islamist militants.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
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
A late example of this rebellion is apparent in Newton’s title Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy—a title which is a deliberate act of defiance.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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