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independence

[in-di-pen-duhns] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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The CTA is an arrangement dating back to 1922 when 26 of Ireland's 32 counties were granted a large degree of independence by the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Its independence from the French was proclaimed in 1804, just two decades after the American colonies signed the Treaty of Paris.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Up until this point, my son had been an authorized user on one of my cards, but after turning 20 he wanted more independence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Other research is exploring whether multivitamins may affect markers of biological ageing, but it remains unclear whether this translates into better health, independence or lifespan.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Early in the war for independence, many of Virginia’s enslaved people believed that freedom was possible.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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