independence
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Mexico's mining sector, which had been the bedrock of the country's economic success, was in ruins after a decade-long war that resulted in independence from Spain.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “a priceless asset” that must be protected, in one of his first major speeches since stepping down from his post earlier this month.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
On one hand, it could be an opportunity for independence to rise again and you’re starting to see it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
For nearly 60 years, “60 Minutes” has stood apart because of its stubborn independence and commitment to irritating powerful people.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
The push for independence was still nearly ten years away, and George Washington was not thinking about going to war for America’s freedom.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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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