sovereign

Example Sentences

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The dress says "'I'm Britain's sovereign, this is us, but I'm also nodding to you'", says Kwei.

From BBC

Somalia reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country country to do so.

From Barron's

This policy evokes painful memories for my people, a tribal sovereign nation in Oregon.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also argued that recognising the independence of parts of sovereign states would set a dangerous precedent under international law and the United Nations Charter.

From BBC

Daniel Bwala said Nigeria would welcome US help in tackling the Islamist insurgents but noted that it was a "sovereign" country.

From BBC