rebellious
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Fashion advertisements, ranging from Revlon in the 1940s to Hanes in the 1960s, celebrated Eve’s rebellious action.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Then, for his first haute couture collection, the 41-year-old Northern Irish designer presented a line with punk touches and floral accents, true to his rebellious spirit.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The novel, partly narrated by SP’s great-grandson Mohit Chopra, illuminates the character’s rebellious awakening from his family with a punched-gut-riot stew of emotions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
In 1985 he joined the popular BBC Children's series Grange Hill, playing rebellious first-year Robbie Wright and was in the show until 1989.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
When I bring it up, Haymitch says the last thing President Snow would’ve wanted was to show Peeta and me—especially me—bonding with other victors in potentially rebellious districts.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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