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as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
upon leaving home she felt that she had achieved sovereignty for the first time in her life
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as in nation
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
as parts of the same sovereignty, the states should not enact laws intended to harm one another economically
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as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
the gradual sovereignty of English as the language of international communication
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Recent Examples of sovereignty
While President-elect Donald Trump recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan in his first term, the issue could resurface as a point of tension in the years ahead.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Trump did not visit the continent while serving as president, but did endorse plans by his then-national security adviser John Bolton to recognize Morocco’s claims to sovereignty over Western Sahara.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
The four main Allied powers of World War II in Europe – the United Kingdom, U.S., Soviet Union and France – had initially denied Germany the right to sovereignty after the end of the war.
—Sylvia Taschka, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
In an article published Wednesday in the Italian newspaper la Repubblica, Breton argued that Italy should not undermine Europe's efforts for sovereignty in telecommunications.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Trump did not visit the continent while serving as president, but did endorse plans by his then-national security adviser John Bolton to recognize Morocco’s claims to sovereignty over Western Sahara.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
The four main Allied powers of World War II in Europe – the United Kingdom, U.S., Soviet Union and France – had initially denied Germany the right to sovereignty after the end of the war.
—Sylvia Taschka, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
In an article published Wednesday in the Italian newspaper la Repubblica, Breton argued that Italy should not undermine Europe's efforts for sovereignty in telecommunications.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.Tyler Holzhammer, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Although Trump remains an advocate of U.S. energy dominance and independence, Alamariu expects this stance will help oil stocks more than oil prices.Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
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Vanuatu, a tiny South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands made the third-biggest drop, losing six places from 48th to 54th position in 10 years.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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And, of course, the cost-sharing revolution has utterly failed to control U.S. healthcare costs or bring about a healthier nation.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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His retirement in 1981 spelled the end of a three-decade run of Australian male dominance that included 17 victories in the Davis Cup team event from 1950 to 1977.Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Though, in truth, minorities’ dominance of MMA is nothing new.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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And then there has always been Altadena’s sense of freedom and creativity that gave rise to an artists’ enclave and The Bunny Museum.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The transforming world of work now offers more freedom to define success in ways that go beyond the traditional corporate ladder of the past.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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In general, brain rot can also refer to surrealist content created to entertain people whose attention spans have presumably withered away thanks to time spent scrolling, or to a state of general onlineness that has rewired one’s mind.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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This would likely force states to cut services, further restrict eligibility or both.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Michigan’s domination started at tipoff, the 7-foot-1 Goldin easily beating Bilodeau for the jump ball and drawing a foul on his Bruins counterpart only 47 seconds into the game.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, this doesn’t mean to abandon deliberate strategy, but rather take a mindset of curiosity and openness rather than control and domination.Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.Barton Swaim, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021
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Of course, the state’s senators, representatives and governor conduct the commonwealth’s business here.Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Bratcher, executive director of Kentucky NORML, a cannabis advocacy organization, said employers in the commonwealth are still able to enforce drug-free workplace policies, including testing for THC.Marina Johnson, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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