rebellion
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Puritanism, by contrast, was born in rebellion against the Church of England and the “divine right” claimed by the king.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“It’s not actually rebellion, what they’re doing,” said director Boots Riley.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
By highlighting Eve’s rebellion alongside her beauty, ads framed her as a fashion heroine.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
“Maybe it’s arrested development. Or maybe youth and rebellion are just part of my personality. They’re never gonna go away.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
During those revolutionary years, Boston was the springboard of the rebellion against Great Britain, and the center of activity was the North End.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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