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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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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
Individual freedoms depend upon access to a judge who cannot be removed from office for an unpopular decision.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The ruling dealt with legal technicalities but is a departure from a series of decisions by the justices expanding religious freedoms in recent terms.
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Justin Jouvenal,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
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
The ruling dealt with legal technicalities but is a departure from a series of decisions by the justices expanding religious freedoms in recent terms.
—
Justin Jouvenal,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedoms
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Kings were killed, rights proclaimed, independences declared.
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While it is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere where the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius climbs high in the sky, observers in low northern latitudes can often catch a decent show as well.
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While the effects of these pollutants are strongest at middle to high latitudes, variability is lowest near the tropics.
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Though liberties can be taken for the second season, the season finale heavily teased that the story’s continuation would explore Fortune’s novel, One Golden Summer, centered on Sam’s older brother Charlie.
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That doesn’t mean, however, that historical analogy is a good way to decide hard questions of constitutional liberties.
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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.
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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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.
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Another misconception exists regarding regulation, as many fintech firms consider obtaining licenses to be the hardest part of expansion.
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New limits on lifetime hunting licenses in Idaho House Bill 855 limits lifetime hunting licenses to residents who have lived in Idaho for a minimum of five years.
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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.
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Work begins on JetZero’s first demonstrator This aircraft is intended to prove JetZero’s calculations on aerodynamics, structures, manufacturing, and flight controls.
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The Verdict on Ina and Julia’s Potato Salad I’m grateful that Ina’s cookbook introduced me to the powers of potato cooking water.
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While senior Iraqi officials will attend the funeral, representation from other major powers will be limited.
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“Freedoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedoms. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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