liberation
noun
lib·er·a·tion
ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights and status for a group
women's liberation
Examples of liberation in a Sentence
The liberation of the city took weeks.
the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War
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Since its emergence as the first Black republic, Haitians have struggled to establish a state that lives up to its promise of liberation.
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Websder Corneille, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2024
Twenty-five years later it’s still celebrated as a moment of unbridled joy, but also one of liberation.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
The location of Decked Out Detroit's event held a history of liberation, as at least one speaker explained to the crowd.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
Yet Tyler, like many of her fellow comedians, found joy in liberation even then, offering a blueprint for everyone who followed.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
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Websder Corneille, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2024
Twenty-five years later it’s still celebrated as a moment of unbridled joy, but also one of liberation.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
The location of Decked Out Detroit's event held a history of liberation, as at least one speaker explained to the crowd.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
Yet Tyler, like many of her fellow comedians, found joy in liberation even then, offering a blueprint for everyone who followed.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for liberation
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liberation
noun
lib·er·a·tion
ˌlib-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the act of liberating : the state of being liberated
2
: a movement seeking equal rights for a group
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