rebellion
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Some of the young people behind last year's protests have since fallen out with him, warning him not to "hijack the rebellion".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 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
Arriving in the economic city of Douala on Friday, the Pope reiterated his message of peace after visiting the country's Anglophone region hit by a decade-long rebellion the day before.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Maybe they had quietly refused to clean the walkway, had just let it go for one day—their own private rebellion.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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