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freedom

[free-duhm] / ˈfri dəm /




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The Taliban government celebrates five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with the authorities hailing their country's "freedom" and security, while critics decry tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Silicon Valley enriched itself with promises that the cyber revolution would mean more freedom and democracy by enabling the flow of information and communication.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Some critics of the policy warn that airlines could misuse this freedom to entice customers with low base fares and high fees.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Its design ushered in a very different approach to disability support – by providing people with funding based on their individual needs, and a certain amount of freedom to choose how to spend it.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Then Gene lets go and my sudden freedom causes me to stumble down the hall.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

It’s also possible that the hints about export controls are diplomatic posturing by the Chinese government, intended to discourage the U.S. from imposing any restrictions on its technological freedoms.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

In fact, the Constitution’s design, which protects democratic voice and freedoms, has enabled Americans to shape constitutional meaning since the founding.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Geography provided security, safeguarding American lives and freedoms.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Although he is committed to staying in Russia out of a sense of "destiny", he now says he misses the freedoms that have shaped the American personality.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

They resented the loss of individual rights and personal freedoms.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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