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rebel

[reb-uhl, ri-bel] / ˈrɛb əl, rɪˈbɛl /






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More than two years ago, an alliance of ethnic and rebel groups made sweeping gains throughout the country, notching up a string of victories against the junta.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Many of the country's rebel groups rely on mining precious minerals to fund their campaigns, with lax safety measures making mine collapses and other accidents common, according to AFP.

From BBC • May 31, 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

He had not finished signing the last one when a rebel colonel appeared in the doorway leading a mule carrying two chests.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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