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rebellion

[ri-bel-yuhn] / rɪˈbɛl yən /


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But for a teenager in rebellion from her watchful mother, the vibrant, music-filled street life comes with its share of dangers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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

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

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The stage name, she explains, is less persona than alter ego - "a very personal rebellion".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I may have been a catalyst for rebellion, but a leader should be someone with conviction, and I’m barely a convert myself.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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