republic

Example Sentences

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For instance, Liberia, Africa's oldest republic, was founded by freed black American slaves in 1822.

From BBC

In any case he was certain a free press was safer for the republic than what would otherwise become government censorship and propaganda.

From The Wall Street Journal

The professionalism of the American military remains essential for the survival of a democratic republic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sunday's session was held on the 47th anniversary of the return from exile of the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who founded the Islamic republic in 1979.

From Barron's

Music had been part of theater’s appeal since the early years of the republic, but even up until the late 19th century, European imports were dominant, notably the operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan and Jacques Offenbach.

From The Wall Street Journal