rebellious
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"I owe this victory to the rebellious youth who rose up to defend democracy," Lula told jubilant supporters in Sao Paulo on Sunday night, his voice scratchier than ever after an intense campaign.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
If ever there were a star-crossed young man, he would seem to be that fellow—except that even at his rebellious worst Sylvester believed in himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Lo said she likes to think that, with the early success of the rebellious anthem, she was “very clear from the start.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
"The 1851 memoir, by contrast, was a spiritual redemption story, with Byfield tracing his progress from rebellious sinner to devout and repentant Christian."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
He’s still cute and charmin’ and hasn’t started to get rebellious or misunderstood yet.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
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