rebellion

Example Sentences

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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

In rebellions that occurred in New York, Richmond and Charleston between 1712 and 1822, “African spiritualist presences” influenced participants who believed themselves to possess supernatural protection from harm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tirawi had told AFP in December 2023 that "a kind of rebellion" was brewing within the movement, as well as across other Palestinian factions.

From Barron's

The government is facing the prospect of a rebellion by some of its own MPs on Monday, when the House of Commons is due to vote on the legislation.

From BBC

As one Taliban insider put it: this was nothing short of a rebellion.

From BBC