rebellion

Example Sentences

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I didn’t experience my life as a rebellion against reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"I also think my accent's come back a lot more now I live in England. Which is quite funny. It's like a rebellion," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

And as off-putting as it may be, this rebellion from pleasant form is innately, delightfully feminine.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Sentenced to 30 years for military rebellion, he was expelled from the Civil Guard and stripped of his rank.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

My refusal to play the Games on the Capitol’s terms is to be my last act of rebellion.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins