independence
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Up until this point, my son had been an authorized user on one of my cards, but after turning 20 he wanted more independence.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Low intake can contribute to sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, increasing the risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Enlargement "is very important from a geopolitical point of view, because this region is also where Europe's independence is at stake in terms of energy, security and migration routes," Macron said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“The museum acquired the Diya of Bharata after 1947, when India gained its independence from Britain,” Aru said in her best impression of her mother’s voice.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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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