as in rebels (against)
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Yasmin shrugs off Harper, then runs to Henry to repeat her allegations.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The is not a guy who shrugs off the unacceptable.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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If your child rejects a new dish, don't give up hope.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many expect a work stoppage — and possibly the cancellation of games for the first time since 1995 — as the MLB owners push for a salary cap and the players union rejects one.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Klobuchar plans to introduce new legislation that could help bolster disclosure requirements about the circumstances surrounding settlements, and give states more power to intervene, review, and continue cases the DOJ voluntarily dismisses.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Of course, that argument dismisses the eyeball test.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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