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independence

[in-di-pen-duhns] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /


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The CTA is an arrangement dating back to 1922 when 26 of Ireland's 32 counties were granted a large degree of independence by the UK.

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

Low intake can contribute to sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, increasing the risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

He issued a memo Thursday praising Whitaker, Stahl and Wertheim — calling them “the core of the show’s success” — and promising to uphold the editorial independence of the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Dissenters argued that true freedom and independence for Filipinos should be more important than American imperialism.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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