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autonomy

[aw-ton-uh-mee] / ɔˈtɒn ə mi /


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Nichols credited then-LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner with granting autonomy to principals in the district.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“The shape and global standing of Europe’s steel sector are fundamental to our strategic autonomy and industrial strength,” Maros Sefcovic, the EU’s top trade negotiator, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Beta simply grants Coltrane the autonomy to define her own experience, which shouldn’t be radical, and yet it is.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Kugelman hailed Pakistan as "an unsung success story when it comes to strategic autonomy."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The eastern frontier, where Dacca was located, was fighting for autonomy from the ruling regime in the west.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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