refuser

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Noun
  • Clemson resister Dabo Swinney has driven his program into the ground.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • In November 1971, Berkeley, California, became the first sanctuary city in the country when 12 local churches inspired the City Council to pass a resolution offering sanctuary to draft resisters.
    Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Accompanying the violence, both the Naxals and the security forces – including local militia raised to combat the rebels – have been accused of horrific human rights abuses, including abductions, torture and rape.
    Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • The rebels have reported two cases.
    Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Those who deviate are eliminated, leaving a trail of blood that deters other would-be challengers.
    Daniel DePetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
  • Rhodes entered the match with the prospect of Gunther – his Clash in Italy challenger – coming down for a sneak attack at any time.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • The uniform of the conformist — sports shirt, cardigan, tennis shoes — is as easily recognized as that of the recusant — dirty white T, sideburns, two days’ growth of beard.
    Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 15 July 2019
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“Refuser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuser. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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