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autonomy

[aw-ton-uh-mee] / ɔˈtɒn ə mi /


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He believes the model fosters leadership development across the firm, where successful managers delivering high returns have autonomy and resources to scale their respective businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

When Mr. Epstein laments the “excessive autonomy I constructed for myself,” it is hard not to cringe thinking of the many people in this world whose lives truly would be better with fewer constraints.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Davidson analyst Gil Luria told MarketWatch that Anduril and Palantir are especially well suited for the Golden Dome project, as it will require expertise in autonomy and AI-targeting capabilities.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Human rights groups, however, warn that greater autonomy in weapons systems raises serious concerns about accountability.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Mostly, I relish the autonomy and minute-by-minute freedom of motion.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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