independence
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Economic warfare exacerbates the trend toward deglobalization or “slow-balization,” with countries re-siting production onshore for reasons of sovereignty, independence and domestic employment.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fiercely protective of its independence, Hugging Face long turned down several stake purchases and takeover offers before reaching a deal with Nvidia, chosen for its commitment to developing the "open" ecosystem.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Lantry also questioned the city’s lawyers about the independence of the rent board and how it ultimately came to its rent-freeze decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In the early 1800s, Bolivar led what is now Venezuela and five other countries to independence from the Spanish Empire.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Mrs. Bennet had no turn for economy, and her husband’s love of independence had alone prevented their exceeding their income.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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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