autonomy
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"If you've got really high autonomy, high social support and you've got some level of competence and confidence then you can succeed."
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
“The shape and global standing of Europe’s steel sector are fundamental to our strategic autonomy and industrial strength,” Maros Sefcovic, the EU’s top trade negotiator, said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“Lonna deserves what all women deserve — autonomy over her own body,” said attorney Lisa Bloom.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Beta simply grants Coltrane the autonomy to define her own experience, which shouldn’t be radical, and yet it is.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
The eastern frontier, where Dacca was located, was fighting for autonomy from the ruling regime in the west.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Vocabulary lists containing autonomy
To Thine Own Self Be True: Auto
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Human Geography - Middle School
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