independence
Example Sentences
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Going forward, it was hoped that Southern governments would truly rest on the consent of the governed, as the Declaration of Independence had promised.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
The long life of the Declaration of Independence, wartime survival in Ukraine, the joy of soccer fandom, early human societies and more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
After former SNP MP Natalie McGarry was jailed in June 2022 for embezzling £25,000 from Women for Independence and the Glasgow Regional Association she faced a proceeds of crime hearing 15 months later.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Moolenaar said “we treasure” the Declaration of Independence, but didn’t say why, and spent more time extolling the virtues of prayer breakfasts.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Outside the palace walls, the women of Gbadolite are squatting in their yards, boiling manioc in salvaged hubcaps, and if you asked them the meaning of Independence they’d scowl and shake a stick at you.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing independence
The American Revolution - Introductory
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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Pacific Islands - Introductory
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