independence
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He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Enlargement "is very important from a geopolitical point of view, because this region is also where Europe's independence is at stake in terms of energy, security and migration routes," Macron said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The two unions, which represent journalists, said the recent actions appear to compromise editorial independence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The UFC is set to host an unprecedented show on the South Lawn of the home of the United States' leader in Washington DC on 14 June, to mark 250 years of American independence.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Billy Lee did not have to wear shackles, but he went to Philadelphia with Washington, following his master to the meeting that set America on the course to independence.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
Vocabulary lists containing independence
The American Revolution - Introductory
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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Pacific Islands - Introductory
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