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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /


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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

Instead of a foundation trench, the machine had opened up not only a scramble for stolen treasure, but a legal minefield and forgotten moment of desperate rebellion from England's history.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Blond, light-featured and tall, he is visually distinct from the three other children and his silent rebellion permeates the atmosphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Those who fought to crush the rebellion caution that the government must learn the lessons of the past.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Critics called these women “suffragettes,” a word intended to be disparaging, but the women embraced the term as one of power and rebellion.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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