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independence

[in-di-pen-duhns] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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Many in Ukraine regard the UPA's members as heroes who fought for Ukrainian independence against the Soviet Red Army as well as Nazi Germany and Polish authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Up until this point, my son had been an authorized user on one of my cards, but after turning 20 he wanted more independence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"We are continuing to move forward. Europe has never needed unity, greater independence and greater sovereignty more than it does now," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Adams instructed his beloved Abigail to start saving all his letters even before the outbreak of the war for independence.

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




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