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liberty

[lib-er-tee] / ˈlɪb ər ti /


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It democratizes constitutional enforcement because it poses the simplest and most urgent question: Does the state have actual grounds to take away this person’s liberty?

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

But he had a distinct view of liberty and justice.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

America has, Mr. Mandelbaum writes, “sought to disseminate” its values abroad, the foremost among them political, religious and economic liberty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Some of it, probably, was warranted or in the spirited mission of liberty, as some will undoubtedly argue, but far from all of it.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

“Stall rest is out of the question. He’s the lead horse in the liberty act.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

“There are some severe civil liberties infringements going on,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

I favor any amendments that serve any of three core constitutional functions: restraining the federal government, protecting the liberties of the people, and making our democracy work.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Civil liberties campaigning group Big Brother Watch slammed the live facial recognition expansion as an "alarming escalation of an intrusive technology".

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

Much of the concerns raised so far about the proposals have been about civil liberties and government overreach.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

In his mind, preserving his dignity is one of the few liberties he has left.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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