autonomy

Example Sentences

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“Maybe their autonomy is being challenged or changed, their friends are leaving the workplace, or they disagree with the company’s direction,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“We view FY26 as a transformational year for the company as it transitions into autonomy, AI and robotics,” Sheppard wrote in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“Most of the money and most of the neo-primes are actually software first,” Thornton said, adding that automation, autonomy and advanced software is needed to match the sheer scale of Chinese manufacturing.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Some states, for instance, order doctors to “make every reasonable effort to promote the welfare, autonomy and best interests of” their patient.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

I’d rather leave all my automatic functions with as much autonomy as they please, and hope for the best.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas