dissident
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A Chinese dissident who fled his country on a rubber boat has been detained in South Korea after spending hours at sea.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
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
He says that even if the AG were ordered to keep the First Choice donor information private, a government demand to turn it over is “enough to discourage groups from expressing dissident views.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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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