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autonomy

[aw-ton-uh-mee] / ɔˈtɒn ə mi /


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At a time when servers are being shut down, physical media is being digitized out of existence, and the subscription model is supplanting personal ownership, Ruth believes this is a way to have data autonomy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

“Agency” is wielding power and autonomy in choosing how to live; “belonging” is forging social ties with others; and “cause” is serving a higher purpose.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

The law can recognize a surrogate’s bodily autonomy without transforming her into the legal parent of the child she carries.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Carney said Canada had the reserves of critical minerals and clean energy that the world needs, calling these sectors the keys to "strategic autonomy."

From Barron's Sep. 15, 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

Spinning on an axis of anxiety, “Huesera” raises the provocative idea that motherhood can feel akin to a curse stripping one of stability and sacred autonomies.

From New York Times Jun. 8, 2022

They say it is an important step in closing the wounds left by the state takeover without sacrificing the autonomies that they say have been essential for driving academic progress.

From Washington Post May 10, 2016

Assimilating college sports into the university would prevent them from being run as autonomies or fiefdoms.

From Washington Post Mar. 9, 2015

Opinions in Spain would split according to autonomies and political colour.

From Economist May 15, 2012

But the foreigners, probably not understanding these separate autonomies, did not relish these requisitions, and Franklin found that he could do nothing.

From Benjamin Franklin by John T. (John Torrey) Morse




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