independence
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He added that he could understand why people were "energised and enthusiastic" about independence because of issues such as "student loans, the cost of living, the geopolitical scene".
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Anna faces barriers because of her disability, like getting a well-paying job, but she yearns for some sort of independence as an adult.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
It’s never wrong to initiate a conversation about your own financial independence.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
As social media personalities rely increasingly on an image of authenticity, some are now touting their independence as a way to stand out.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
Third, when Washington talked about independence from foreign nations, his understanding of what American independence entailed cut much deeper than the patriotic veneer customarily suggested by the term.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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