autonomy

Example Sentences

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Tesla, too, has its eyes set firmly on autonomy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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

She said a Year 8 reading assessment would increase pressure on pupils at a point in their education when confidence matters most, and that it would narrow the curriculum and erode teacher autonomy.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"A medical board will examine you, and a district magistrate will decide who you are. It's invasive -- and strikes at dignity and autonomy."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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