as in to liberate
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
in a way, modern labor-saving appliances enfranchised people, giving them much more leisure time
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Recent Examples of enfranchise
The Fifteenth Amendment enfranchised Black men, implicitly creating a bloc of voters to counterbalance the power of former Confederates in the South.
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Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2024
In the 1960s, another wave of reform enfranchised Black Americans and swept away legally enforced racial segregation.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2023
But the United States has trended toward eventually enfranchising felons who have completed their sentences.
—Shera Avi-Yonah, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2023
He is credited with enfranchising the rural poor, but offended traditional elites and was eventually ousted in a coup in 2006.
—Time, 26 July 2023
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Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2024
In the 1960s, another wave of reform enfranchised Black Americans and swept away legally enforced racial segregation.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2023
But the United States has trended toward eventually enfranchising felons who have completed their sentences.
—Shera Avi-Yonah, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2023
He is credited with enfranchising the rural poor, but offended traditional elites and was eventually ousted in a coup in 2006.
—Time, 26 July 2023
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Indoctrination of a Nation, about Russians living under the Putin regime; and D-Day: 100 Days for Freedom, from Zed Productions, a deep dive into the military campaign that liberated France from the Nazis.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the space of a week, Ukraine liberated almost 1,000 square miles, reclaiming nearly the entire region and half of the territories occupied by Russia since the start of the invasion.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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Where labor costs are high, even one self-checkout can free up a cashier for other important roles like stocking shelves or providing customer service; duties that, unlike checkouts, haven’t yet been automated.Mustafa Khanwala, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Birmingham names new mayor as city settles deal with controversial senior tower More:Michigan teen tied to deputy's killing freed on $10K cash bail, igniting debate on reform Officials evacuated at least 15 of the condo units, Barnett said.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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More optimism was reflected in the Conference Board’s survey released on Tuesday, which showed a record 56.4% of consumers expect stock prices to increase over the next year.Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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George Harrison John Lennon Paul McCartney See latest videos, charts and news That is the premise which the Beatles ‘64, a new documentary released by the band’s Apple Corps Ltd., presents to its viewers.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2024
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Trump has insisted his tariffs would create jobs at home and emancipate the U.S. from being at the mercy of foreign manufacturing.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, a few months before this vote, the War Department had opened enlistment to the enslaved Americans in the state, and emancipated those who did so.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024
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The event celebrated and raised funds for the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs.Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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In all, Arndt and his neighbor rescued 15 people, 10 pets, and a bearded dragon, Morris said.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Reaction time can save you from a collision and will reduce frequent or sudden breaking, which will lower your stress and that of the drivers behind you.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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To save time and avoid missteps, consult local talent for guidance on practices and processes.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Enfranchise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfranchise. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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