independence
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Opinion polls suggest that the majority of Albertans would vote against separating, with about 25% saying they support independence.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Powell cited threats to the Fed's independence as the reason for his decision.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Congress had deliberated for weeks before a majority in favor of independence became a unanimous vote, setting the stage for the next step.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Quebec has voted twice against independence, the last time in 1995 that ended with a rasor-thin 50.58% to 49.22% "no" vote.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
By the time of US independence, significant numbers of Ulster Scots lived in the colonies, especially in the areas away from cities and towns.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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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