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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /


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If there were “a Terminator- or Matrix-like apocalypse, the rebellion will be right here.”

From Slate • May 8, 2026

New research reveals that what people wore on their heads could signal loyalty, rebellion, status, and even personal safety.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

“Had it not been for this infamous island, the American rebellion could not possibly have subsisted,” groused British Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Mali's separatists and Islamists groups have had an on-off relationship for years - going back to 2012 when the ethnic Tuareg separatist rebellion was hijacked by Islamist militants.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But with all the power coming from the capital, the mines could be lit up by Mobutu’s own hand, and shut down at the first sign of popular rebellion.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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