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sovereign

[sov-rin, sov-er-in, suhv-] / ˈsɒv rɪn, ˈsɒv ər ɪn, ˈsʌv- /




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I now use vision models, the same technology that powers driverless cars, and I work with sovereign wealth funds on systematic signals for commodities trading.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The complaint invoked Minnesota’s “inviolable sovereign authority” and its duty to ensure the “health, education, and safety” of residents.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

The discussions focused on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for ensuring the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of the two states, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

“Together, Naver, Nvidia and Brookfield are building sovereign AI infrastructure at the scale needed to fuel Korea’s startups and industries,” Huang said in a joint statement released by Naver on Saturday, Seoul time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

There were 573 sovereign tribal nations as of December 15, 2018, each with the recognized power to govern and exist as an independent entity.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Tim Ash, senior strategist at RBC Bluebay Asset Management, pointed out in a posting on X, that sovereigns do not request swap lines lightly.

From MarketWatch Apr. 20, 2026

One-time “fragile five” sovereigns like South Africa or Turkey have gotten their houses substantially in order in recent years.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

The country’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday that the country wouldn’t rule out any options to counter the yen’s recent sharp falls, supporting Japanese sovereigns but hitting exporters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

The Glorious Revolution in England the following year resulted in two Protestant sovereigns elevated to the throne.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

One feels the need to bow to unquestioned sovereigns.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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