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 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
After meeting Trump, Rutte told reporters that the U.S. is also trying to ensure that any arrangement they reach with the Danes and Greenlanders remains in force if Greenland achieves independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The first founding declared American independence; the second, American nationhood.
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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