freedoms

plural of freedom
1
as in independencies
the state of being free from the control or power of another we owe our freedom to the untold numbers of soldiers who have fought in our nation's wars since its founding

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2
as in latitudes
the right to act or move freely as special guests of the owners, the youngsters had full freedom of the resort and its private beach

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Recent Examples of freedoms In recent years, those freedoms have been demonized, Levinson acknowledged, which is why people can’t take democracy for granted. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 Individual freedoms depend upon access to a judge who cannot be removed from office for an unpopular decision. Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 Several said the American dream has become a reality, offering them economic opportunities, newfound freedoms, and a better quality of life. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise and other stars have publicly expressed their love for America over the years, using their platforms to celebrate the country's values, freedoms and those who serve it. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Rather than electoral politics, many people seem more concerned with everyday problems such as purchasing power and the decline of public services against a backdrop of shrinking political, media and union freedoms. ABC News, 2 July 2026 Press freedoms across Africa are already fragile, with most nations ranking in the lower half of an influential press freedoms index, while numerous recent coups have contributed to a weakening of democratic norms in parts of the continent. Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 Second, Landor’s case gained support from many groups typically at odds over how to protect religious freedoms – groups disappointed with this week’s decision. Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Devaluing democracy in the name of security and compromising rights or freedoms to ensure order and control are bad options. Wendell Wallach, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
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Noun
  • Kings were killed, rights proclaimed, independences declared.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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  • Viewing times and positions are best suited for observers at mid-northern latitudes; check a local skywatching app for exact timing in your area.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 July 2026
  • Evolutionarily, fair skin and freckling likely developed in higher latitudes to optimize Vitamin D production, though freckles' independent adaptive value is debated.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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  • Though their creative liberties leaned in different directions, neither was a particular stickler for the truth.
    Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • At every turn, there have been forces of reaction seeking to claw back the extension of our rights and liberties to more people.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 July 2026
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  • This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026
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  • The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts.
    Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • Under California law, childcare centers require licenses from the state Department of Social Services.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Last year, Dish ditched those aspirations, and in June 2026, the subsidiary filed for bankruptcy after deals to sell spectrum licenses to AT&T and SpaceX hadn’t closed in time.
    John Kell, Fortune, 8 July 2026
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  • Gartner has predicted that more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by 2027 over escalating costs, unclear value or weak risk controls.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Work begins on JetZero’s first demonstrator This aircraft is intended to prove JetZero’s calculations on aerodynamics, structures, manufacturing, and flight controls.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
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  • Canberra and Wellington are two of the South Pacific's biggest powers and have grown anxious about Beijing's attempts to vie for sway in the region.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Rather than drawing regional powers into its orbit, the test will likely push them to deepen defense ties with one another to counter China's growing military might, according to analysts.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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“Freedoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedoms. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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