sovereign
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And it undermines Rhode Island’s sovereign authority to defend its laws and institutions through an official state agency, the Child Advocate.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
“Central banks are expected to hold rates higher than previously anticipated, contributing to increasing sovereign bond yields and tightening global financial conditions,” the UN said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has previously stated that Taiwan does not need to declare formal independence because it already sees itself as a sovereign nation.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The BOC acts as the Canadian government’s fiscal agent, so it is in charge of handling auctions for sovereign debt securities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
But happening to look up at Mrs. Pocket as she sat reading her book of dignities after prescribing Bed as a sovereign remedy for baby, I thought—Well—No, I wouldn’t.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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