Examples of self-rule in a Sentence
the newly created United States opted for self-rule rather than monarchy
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The corruption, incompetence, and unpopularity of the Palestinian Authority and the influence and popularity of Hamas understandably make Israelis view any increase in Palestinian self-rule as a danger.
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Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
Yet, in 1991, Hussein’s loss in the Gulf War proved to be a turning point, resulting in de facto Kurdish self-rule in northern Iraq.
—Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
The 1993 Oslo Accords, for example, relied on maps to provide the framework for Palestinian self-rule in return for security for Israel.
—Christine Leuenberger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
For the first time, there was hope for Palestinian self-rule, but corruption and internal strife plagued the PA’s governance.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The island gained self-rule in 2009, giving it authority over most domestic matters, while Denmark retains control of foreign affairs, defense, and monetary policy.
—Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 16 Jan. 2025
Thirty years later, Denmark expanded Greenland’s self-rule and under that agreement, Greenlanders have the right to hold a referendum on independence.
—Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
When a permanent member of the UN Security Council tries to deny self-rule to more than 40 million people, the whole world feels the blow.
—Lloyd J. Austin Iii, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
The Palestinians secured limited self-rule in Gaza and parts of the occupied West Bank through the 1993 Oslo agreements.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
Yet, in 1991, Hussein’s loss in the Gulf War proved to be a turning point, resulting in de facto Kurdish self-rule in northern Iraq.
—Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
The 1993 Oslo Accords, for example, relied on maps to provide the framework for Palestinian self-rule in return for security for Israel.
—Christine Leuenberger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
For the first time, there was hope for Palestinian self-rule, but corruption and internal strife plagued the PA’s governance.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The island gained self-rule in 2009, giving it authority over most domestic matters, while Denmark retains control of foreign affairs, defense, and monetary policy.
—Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 16 Jan. 2025
Thirty years later, Denmark expanded Greenland’s self-rule and under that agreement, Greenlanders have the right to hold a referendum on independence.
—Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
When a permanent member of the UN Security Council tries to deny self-rule to more than 40 million people, the whole world feels the blow.
—Lloyd J. Austin Iii, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
The Palestinians secured limited self-rule in Gaza and parts of the occupied West Bank through the 1993 Oslo agreements.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Self-rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-rule. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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