independence

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Clergy preached independence from their pulpits, framing liberty and equality as moral obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

At the same time, most favour "the status quo", meaning they do not want to formally declare independence nor unification with China.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Formerly part of Ethiopia, Eritrea fought a three-decade war of independence until it became its own nation in the early 1990s.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“Market rent in the Los Angeles area wasn’t realistic, even with a job offer lined up. So, the studio became her first home. It gave her stability and independence during a major transition.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Though Abigail was with him all the way, for Adams himself it was the supreme collaboration with his own private demons and doubts, his personal declaration of independence.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis