self-determination
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
"For me, this is not just about history or politics. It's my body, my life and my right to self-determination," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
It fueled struggles for independence, democracy and self-determination from Europe to Latin America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The tension between the human need for both love and self-determination powers both art and madness, but never was it so tangibly brought to life than by Marilyn Monroe.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Yes, it was a prison designed by our oppressors, but it also gave us a sense of self-determination and control.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
Vocabulary lists containing self-determination
Political Geography - Middle School
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Political Geography - High School
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World War I
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