free association

Example Sentences

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“It’s really the pleasure of adding ideas to other ideas, making free associations.”

From Los Angeles Times

The self-governing Cook Islands remain in "free association" with former colonial ruler New Zealand, which is still involved in areas such as defence and foreign affairs.

From Barron's

In his plan, a “Yes” result would lead to a vote on the options, which would include statehood, becoming an independent nation, or another arrangement known as free association.

From The Wall Street Journal

UN rights chief Volker Turk "renews his call on security forces to desist from unnecessary force and to uphold the rights to free association and peaceful assembly," it said.

From Barron's

New Zealand has what is known as a "free association" relationship with the Cook Islands, and helps the latter with defence and foreign affairs.

From BBC