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independence

[in-di-pen-duhns] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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"So maybe this will help people to re-evaluate that in terms of energy security and energy independence rather than just looking at it strictly from an environmental point of view."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Few activists in the financial world have had comparable impact as the investor and activist David Webb—and fewer still have done so with such independence and analytical rigor.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Maintaining both muscle and bone strength is critical for older adults, as it reduces the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of independence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

He returned to America in time to be elected the first vice president of the United States, which most observers, including Adams himself, interpreted as a popular mandate on his historical contribution to independence.

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