rebellious
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Over the next decade, rebellious colonists used ads to spread the word about boycotts on British products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The novel, partly narrated by SP’s great-grandson Mohit Chopra, illuminates the character’s rebellious awakening from his family with a punched-gut-riot stew of emotions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
“Then suddenly, this burst on the scene in January,” more rebellious than ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Fashion historian Dr Helen Walter says Westwood's "punk" approach to tartan transformed it from being something associated with staid British cultural norms and gave it a rebellious streak.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
The groove Sciron had shot across the left side of his scalp was interesting too—almost like a rebellious streak.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing rebellious
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