independence
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“The integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would be grievously compromised. Competition is essential for a healthy economy and a healthy democracy. So is thoughtful regulation and enforcement.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The former Portuguese colony is still struggling with the legacy of the civil war that followed independence in 1975.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
The site has since become a symbol of Haitian independence.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Britain kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
The entire thrust of the colonists’ justification for independence was to reject that designation on the grounds that they possessed all the rights of British citizens.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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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