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rebel

[reb-uhl, ri-bel] / ˈrɛb əl, rɪˈbɛl /






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The rebel leaders are, uh, the people in charge of the S&P 500.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

But new Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa, the former leader of a rebel faction that fought Assad and the Russians, continued to negotiate with Moscow over the fate of the bases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Alima told the BBC it has health workers in areas under rebel control, including Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The star of the Oscar-winning "Anatomy of a Fall" certainly likes playing the rebel, having made his name in the film "Anarchists".

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“Good to see you again, sirs,” yelped the rebel to my right, now leaping to his feet and grinding my beautiful skirt beneath his manure-encrusted boot.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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