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dissident

[dis-i-duhnt] / ˈdɪs ɪ dənt /




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Once the New York branch was established, a leading officer in China requested that Lu assist her in pursuing a Chinese political dissident who was in California.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In the immediate aftermath of the brutal 1989 crackdown on students who had protested in Tiananmen Square, dissident astrophysicist Fang Lizhi sought refuge in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The police said they believed the attack may have been carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The term "dissident republicans" describes a range of individuals who do not accept the Good Friday Agreement.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A few days ago, Mr. Washburn was issued revised orders to vacate the compound and have no further dealings with any dissident elements.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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