Example Sentences

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Speakers promoting AI are getting booed at universities, voters are rebelling against data centers, and even AI-friendly Trump administration officials are starting to retreat as an artificial intelligence backlash gathers pace across the United States.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

When it came to creating this new government, rebelling against and pushing back against restrictions we had experienced under English common law, press freedom was seen to be essential.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

A woman rebelling from a marriage or striking out from the role of motherhood or otherwise trying to find meaning.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Artists, musicians, writers, film makers and performers of all kinds are rebelling, one of the most profound forms of resistance to a repressive regime.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

That’s much more powerful than rebelling outside the system.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu