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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

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

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

Instead of making me docile, Lucinda’s curse made a rebel of me.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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