self-governing
Example Sentences
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All these paths to influencing the Constitution are vital to our ability to function as a self-governing republic of equal citizens.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Faroes, a self-governing nation in the Kingdom of Denmark, are home to some 54,000 people while Shetland has a population of around 23,000.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Puerto Rico is now a self-governing territory of the USA.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
During Greenland’s elections last year, voters gave first place to Demokraatit, a center-right pro-business party that has never held power but is strongly opposed to an American takeover of the self-governing territory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
“The Scythedom is the world’s only self-governing body,” said Scythe Faraday.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
