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as in choice
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
he doesn't want to go to the sales conference, but he doesn't have that liberty
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as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
the hope that the country's first-ever elections will usher in a new era of liberty and respect for the rule of law
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Recent Examples of liberty
That doesn’t mean, however, that historical analogy is a good way to decide hard questions of constitutional liberties.
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Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
One thing that can unite us all — and all lovers of liberty, for that matter — is those Latin American national anthems.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Every industry takes liberties when certain situations arise.
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Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
This regional passion for liberty culminated in the alleged signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence in May 1775, that’s 15 months before the Continental Congress’s formal declaration, solidifying the area’s reputation as a key epicenter of the early revolutionary movement.
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Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for liberty
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
One thing that can unite us all — and all lovers of liberty, for that matter — is those Latin American national anthems.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Every industry takes liberties when certain situations arise.
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Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
This regional passion for liberty culminated in the alleged signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence in May 1775, that’s 15 months before the Continental Congress’s formal declaration, solidifying the area’s reputation as a key epicenter of the early revolutionary movement.
—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
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Park conditions change constantly and visitors' choice of activities and level of preparedness are big factors in determining risk.
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Bad choices like that are a through-line for this whole story, all the way back to Otto Hightower encouraging his daughter, Alicent, to befriend Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys.
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The First Amendment prohibits such an assault on Gateway's religious autonomy and freedom.
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Any other solution, even one motivated by a desire to protect your guests from harm, cannot avoid also looking like an intrusion into personal autonomy and a negative judgment on character.
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Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University.
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For shoppers who aren’t on board with the barrel trend, this daisy print option offers a more streamlined version.
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The book details what activism, solidarity, and an unwavering commitment to freedom looks like.
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General Magic had generous investors, world-class talent and creative freedom.
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While some are an equal-opportunity lover of animals, others have a preference.
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Fundstrat reiterated its preference for technology, financials, industrials, small-cap stocks and energy/basic materials.
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The agreement calls for a halt to military operations in Lebanon and for its sovereignty to be respected.
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Losing, Jose said, would be a devastating blow, not only to the Tohono O’odham, but to all future claims of Indian sovereignty.
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Where Cancer bonds through emotional closeness and consistency, Aquarius needs independence, intellectual stimulation and plenty of room to move freely.
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At that point, the commission would be expected to fully take the reins of holding OPD accountable, potentially raising the stakes of its independence.
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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.
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.
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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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