self-governed

Example Sentences

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Returning from his Beijing summit with the Chinese leader, the president said that “nothing’s changed” in the U.S. policy toward the democratic, self-governed island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But the cards were signed by both teams at the end, meaning the result would stand in a sport that is proudly self-governed by the players.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

He said Japan was closely monitoring developments on self-governed Taiwan as well.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

He was also able to conduct and tour with the Vienna Philharmonic, an elite, self-governed contingent of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

The states are self-governed, and have exclusive control of the public lands, mines, industries, and all local affairs.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various