independence
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Pakistan has been directly ruled by its military for nearly half its existence via a series of coups since gaining independence in 1947.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The former Portuguese colony is still struggling with the legacy of the civil war that followed independence in 1975.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
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
Washington and Jefferson had secured independence from Great Britain.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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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