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secession

[si-sesh-uhn] / sɪˈsɛʃ ən /


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The last time the idea of secession gained serious momentum was in 1993 when a consultative referendum saw 65 percent of residents support independence -- but the plan got mired in opposition from state officials.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Yet as commander in chief, wisely comprehending that no war to save the Union could be waged, much less won, exclusively by Republicans, Lincoln sought out Democrats to help battle secession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Downtown #Aden, where crowds have been calling for secession from #Yemen and solidarity with STC leader Aidarous Al Zubaidi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Thus, we know, and everyone at the time knew, that slavery was the cause of secession.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2025

It has changed hands by secession often, by siege- once, by treachery twice, but never by assault On this tower the look-out hoved.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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