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independence

[in-di-pen-duhns] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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Bosnia, playing in the World Cup for the second time since gaining independence, is led by 40-year-old Edin Dzeko, the country’s all-time leader in caps and goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

"We are continuing to move forward. Europe has never needed unity, greater independence and greater sovereignty more than it does now," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

Adams instructed his beloved Abigail to start saving all his letters even before the outbreak of the war for independence.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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