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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /


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Puritanism, by contrast, was born in rebellion against the Church of England and the “divine right” claimed by the king.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But for a teenager in rebellion from her watchful mother, the vibrant, music-filled street life comes with its share of dangers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

In an age of seemingly nonstop spam, that act of rebellion can feel deeply satisfying, like heckling a telemarketer who interrupted dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

By highlighting Eve’s rebellion alongside her beauty, ads framed her as a fashion heroine.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Sometimes from sheer rebellion we ate grass, although it always resulted in stomach cramps and violent retching.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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