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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /


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“It’s not actually rebellion, what they’re doing,” said director Boots Riley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

There is normal teenage rebellion, and there is radicalization, and sometimes it’s really hard to distinguish between the two, Dehghani said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Plus, nicotine pouches are a buzzy item in Trump’s world, and the anti-AI rebellion is gaining momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

From Salon • May 17, 2026

No, because at the first hint of a complaint, Mrs. Baker folded her arms across her chest and stood still, staring at whoever had started to rebel until all rebellion died.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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