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dissident

[dis-i-duhnt] / ˈdɪs ɪ dənt /




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Chinese dissident Dong Guangping reached South Korea in a rubber dinghy after a 30-hour journey, facing immigration charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“I’m not looking to be a high-profile dissident, or anything like that,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

He is considered to be Colombia's most powerful dissident rebel leader.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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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