independence
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has previously stated that Taiwan does not need to declare formal independence because it already sees itself as a sovereign nation.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The next chair has said a lot about the Federal Reserve’s independence and role in the economy over the years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The Fed’s interest rate committee has been showing much more independence over the past nine months with fewer unanimous decisions.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
But now the 4-month-old brothers have reached a promising stage in their journey toward independence, successfully transitioning into an outdoor habitat and starting to feed independently at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
In the Continental Congress, John Adams had described him as a staunch advocate of independence who never uttered more than two or three sentences, even in committees.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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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