independence
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Britain kept control of the Chagos Islands after Mauritius gained independence in the 1960s.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
In general, Nuveen finds the U.S. economy more resilient than others, not just because of its energy independence, but also because of the defensive nature of its technology sector.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Clergy preached independence from their pulpits, framing liberty and equality as moral obligations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Speaking to Talking Politics, Sir Keir said the events of the past two months had demonstrated why the UK needed to have "energy independence".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The US followed a similar growth model after independence.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Vocabulary lists containing independence
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