independence
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Shen and Leung credited their decision to build financial assets, rather than home equity, with giving them the financial independence to retire early, and live off their portfolio as digital nomads around the world.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
That may have something to do with Canada’s peculiar history, which involved gaining independence from Britain only gradually and by degrees over the course of 300 years.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Building independence can also help bridge the gap between home and school life, she says, by encouraging your child to do some things by themselves, such as zipping up their own coat.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
The U.S., which had more than 40,000 troops stationed in Iceland during World War II, was the first to recognize the Republic of Iceland after it declared full independence from Denmark in 1944.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Filipino guerrilla units fought for their independence, while Americans fought to colonize the islands.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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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