independence
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Closer to home, modern Canada is 159 years old, while Mexico counts 205 years since its independence from Spain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
A brutal heatwave hit peak temperatures across the eastern United States on Friday, straining power grids, threatening World Cup matches and playing havoc with celebrations for America's 250th independence anniversary.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
We asked people across Southern California what the milestone means to them — and about their hopes for the nation as it celebrates its independence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
It is one of 11 copies printed in Exeter, New Hampshire in July 1776 to spread news of American independence through the colonies before it was seized by British forces.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Mrs. Bennet had no turn for economy, and her husband’s love of independence had alone prevented their exceeding their income.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing independence
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