self-determination
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"We are clear that the Falkland Islanders' right of self-determination extends to the right to exploit their own natural resources," it said.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Multistrada’s appeal is the promise of spontaneity, self-determination, volition—the idea that you can pack up and light out for the hills and maybe never come back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
"For me, this is not just about history or politics. It's my body, my life, and my right to self-determination," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
To those who view Wilder’s stories as true examples of American self-determination and singular grit, that may read as sacrilege.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Yes, it was a prison designed by our oppressors, but it also gave us a sense of self-determination and control.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
Vocabulary lists containing self-determination
Political Geography - Middle School
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Political Geography - High School
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World War I
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