disobedience
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Kirchner, one of them, wanted to engage in acts of civil disobedience, such as blockades of OpenAI’s offices, to bring more attention to the cause, according to Elmore and others in the group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Still, it’s possible — with effort — to register the film’s themes about duty, inheritance, courage and righteous disobedience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
"We will resort, if necessary, to resistance and peaceful civil disobedience," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Throughout the legal battle, lawyers for the group's co-founder Huda Ammori have said it is a legitimate protest group involved in civil disobedience.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
She’d been keeping Pet a secret for what felt like forever, and her parents hadn’t suspected even a sliver of disobedience from her.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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