rebellion

Example Sentences

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India in the last two years stepped up its campaign against the last remnants of the Naxalite rebellion, named after the village in the Himalayan foothills where the Maoist-inspired insurgency began nearly six decades ago.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

And as off-putting as it may be, this rebellion from pleasant form is innately, delightfully feminine.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

The political passions that drove the American rebellion against Great Britain were hard to control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The story will start with a tournament at Harrenhal castle and then follow Robert's rebellion.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The thought of such widespread rebellion has me quivering with fear and excitement.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins