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The print feels preppy, aspirational, and rebellious all at once.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026 -
Quentin Bisch created both Cuir 1976, blending textured leather with the velvety softness of marron glacé, and Musc Terrible, which nods to the founder’s nickname and rebellious spirit by balancing an amber and spicy musk with powdery vanilla and top notes of cinnamon and pink pepper.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Rising gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran have infuriated prominent MAGA figures online, but in terms of GOP elections, the president has been able to elbow out critics in Congress and disobedient legislators in red states.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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And as part of their initiation into the ruling class, Plums are made complicit in Gilead’s barbaric justice system, cheering for the corporal punishment of disobedient classmates and the men of low status caught salivating (or worse) over them.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
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Reuters — The Republican speaker of Tennessee’s House of Representatives on Tuesday stripped Democratic lawmakers of all committee assignments as punishment for their role in boisterous protests during last week’s special session on redistricting.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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When hearing another boisterous laugh.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Starring Anaïs Demoustier as an irrepressible Parisian grad student who steamrolls her way into and out of affairs, the film was the standout of that year’s Cannes Critics’ Week.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The once irrepressible and indefatigable Turner was slowed late in life by a progressive brain disorder.—
Christopher Quinn,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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While Reynoso was getting in trouble, being insubordinate and dealing with suspensions, Rodriguez has been entirely more benign.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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What is supposed to be a brief stay is extended when Pepper is deemed insubordinate by the cold and menacing staff.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Some officials fear the rowdy crowds that take the T could cause safety problems on the trains.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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The all-day deal, dubbed Burgers & Barrels, can be paired with $11 small-batch liquor pours, if getting rowdy on a school night is your thing.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The disputes reflect the deep divisions that have long plagued the rambunctious Asian democracy.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Fortunately God gave her a rambunctious voice and unwavering confidence.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The play was naughty stuff in 1925, when the show, starring Tallulah Bankhead, got banned.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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But theatergoers around me couldn’t seem to get enough, no matter how repetitive the naughty humor became.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Indocile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indocile. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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