independence

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Maintaining both muscle and bone strength is critical for older adults, as it reduces the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of independence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Then the couple walked down a famed boulevard named after the father of Cuban independence, José Martí, to the old building that houses Havana’s community center for Cubans of Arab descent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He told Europe's nuclear summit that "nuclear power is key to reconciling both independence, and thus energy sovereignty, with decarbonisation, and thus carbon neutrality".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Nonetheless, bolstered by our energy independence, look for corporate America to impress in the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mrs. Bennet had no turn for economy, and her husband’s love of independence had alone prevented their exceeding their income.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen