as in disobeying
to go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of
experts tell parents that if their once-compliant children rebel against them, then they should take it as a sign the kids are growing up and becoming their own persons
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disobeying
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In response, the Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which represents Pakota Valley, filed a new lawsuit against the policy and filed a motion alleging the city is disobeying court orders.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026 -
He is also accused of disobeying a superior officer and making a false official statement.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Rebelling (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebelling%20%28against%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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