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rebel

[reb-uhl, ri-bel] / ˈrɛb əl, rɪˈbɛl /






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Realizing that they’re headed to the slaughterhouse, the animals rebel against the humans, save themselves, and reinhabit the farm, establishing their own system of checks and balances to ensure their survival.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“I didn’t particularly want to rebel against the yoga studios, I just … am,” Beatnix tells me later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

In the village of Tarlaguda, once a rebel hotbed, hopes are high that peace will bring change.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The song tells the story of an anonymous rebel living in the year 2112, a time when creativity and self-expression have been outlawed.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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