independence
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Albania gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912 and became a monarchy.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Unlike America, which fought and won its independence, in Canada France lost to England, and England lost to itself, making the country in many ways a much less intentional political construction than the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Shen and Leung credited their decision to build financial assets, rather than home equity, with giving them the financial independence to retire early, and live off their portfolio as digital nomads around the world.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
It also features the dates 1776-2026, marking 250 years of US independence.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Amy’s definition of Jo’s idea of independence was such a good hit that both burst out laughing, and the discussion took a more amiable turn.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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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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