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sovereign

[sov-rin, sov-er-in, suhv-] / ˈsɒv rɪn, ˈsɒv ər ɪn, ˈsʌv- /




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I now use vision models, the same technology that powers driverless cars, and I work with sovereign wealth funds on systematic signals for commodities trading.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The complaint invoked Minnesota’s “inviolable sovereign authority” and its duty to ensure the “health, education, and safety” of residents.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

It could also make large areas of sovereign territory across the Pacific uninhabitable and force hundreds of millions of people worldwide to leave their homes.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, Japan’s Finance Ministry is scheduled to auction today about 300 billion yen of 40-year sovereign debt.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Blinded with tears, the child sovereign put his beautiful, small hands together.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Tim Ash, senior strategist at RBC Bluebay Asset Management, pointed out in a posting on X, that sovereigns do not request swap lines lightly.

From MarketWatch Apr. 20, 2026

Spreads on the best-rated Middle Eastern 10-year dollar-denominated sovereigns were as much as 15 basis points wider early last week before moving back down Thursday.

From Barron's Mar. 9, 2026

Supply also slows after massive issuance by numerous sovereigns this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

The group will work with McCormick “on partnering with governments and sovereigns to build, deploy, invest in, and finance Meta’s infrastructure,” said Zuckerberg in a Facebook post.

From Barron's Jan. 12, 2026

There is a reward of one thousand sovereigns for giving her up to them.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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