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secession

[si-sesh-uhn] / sɪˈsɛʃ ən /


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So it is puzzling that Mr. Kaylan would recommend Azeri secession while omitting important context.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Downtown #Aden, where crowds have been calling for secession from #Yemen and solidarity with STC leader Aidarous Al Zubaidi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

"The public mobilization we see in Catalonia inspires us," she told AFP, referring to the northeastern region of Spain that mounted a secession bid in 2017.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

Thus, we know, and everyone at the time knew, that slavery was the cause of secession.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2025

It has changed hands by secession often, by siege- once, by treachery twice, but never by assault On this tower the look-out hoved.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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