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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /


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In the mural “Troubled Island,” Noni Olabisi chronicles the Haitian struggle for independence, including how suffering under French colonists led to the 1791 slave rebellion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In an age of seemingly nonstop spam, that act of rebellion can feel deeply satisfying, like heckling a telemarketer who interrupted dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Plus, nicotine pouches are a buzzy item in Trump’s world, and the anti-AI rebellion is gaining momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

By highlighting Eve’s rebellion alongside her beauty, ads framed her as a fashion heroine.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“We’ve forbidden Marlee from meeting Liz in person too. But to deny them all contact seems to be inviting rebellion, don’t you think?”

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine




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