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1
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the sovereign issue for voters is the inadequate performance of the local schools
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2
as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another
a sovereign state whose domestic policies are its own business
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as in ruler
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority
after the current sovereign dies, the monarchy may be abolished
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Recent Examples of sovereign
Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
But the Gulf, through sovereign capital, is enabling infrastructure expansion in both the East and the West.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
But a series of 15th-century directives from the Vatican authorized Portuguese sovereigns to conquer Africa and the Americas and enslave non-Christians.
—Paolo Santalucia, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Adjective
The question of zero enrichment versus a sovereign right cannot be split.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
But the Gulf, through sovereign capital, is enabling infrastructure expansion in both the East and the West.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
But a series of 15th century directives from the Vatican authorized Portuguese sovereigns to conquer Africa and the Americas and enslave non-Christians.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
But a series of 15th-century directives from the Vatican authorized Portuguese sovereigns to conquer Africa and the Americas and enslave non-Christians.
—Paolo Santalucia, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereign
Adjective
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The fact that every single main cast member is on the ballot suggests that HBO made sure all main cast members were submitted and then allowed recurring performers to submit themselves.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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However, that change requires the Green Mountain Care Board, the state's main healthcare regulator, to go through a rulemaking process, which would not be finalized by the start of the coming hospital fiscal year in October, delaying the pricing reform implementation.—
OLIVIA GIEGER VTDigger,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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Seven filed as nonpartisan and no one filed as a Democrat, independent or left the line blank.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Simply measure and cut out pieces from four panels of 2x4-foot beaded-board wainscoting (or cardboard) using a ruler, box cutter, and dinner plate as a template.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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This possibility has seemed increasingly likely as his 81-year-old father was sworn in for a seventh term in May and Kainerugaba has emerged as de facto ruler.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Clark was at the center of Indiana’s dominant outing, as the two-time All-Star delivered a variety of highlight-reel passes to lead the Fever to their fourth straight win and first victory over the Tempo, who are in their inaugural season.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The lofty valuation for the company that has become dominant in satellites through its Starlink service and reusable rockets has raised questions about its ambitious growth plans.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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At May Mobility, Olson said that involves installing systems in autonomous cars that are capable of simulating and assessing various scenarios simultaneously and choosing the best option.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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This move allows global enterprise clients to easily find, buy and spin up autonomous AI agents directly within their existing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The British monarch meets with the prime minister every week.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The Dutch monarchs, who were joined by their daughter Princess Ariane, began the day by watching Holland rout Sweden 5-1 in a Group F match.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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National Institutes of Health announced that the agency, along with researchers from the University of Florida, would begin clinical trials on mitragynine, the primary psychoactive compound in kratom, to evaluate its potential as a treatment for opioid use disorder.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Furthermore, buildings must now identify backup service providers to ensure repairs can be made even if primary companies are unavailable or out of business.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The criminal case comes as the victims’ families pursue a separate lawsuit filed in December and amended in April, alleging the crash and its aftermath were marked by a series of preventable failures.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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As is customary when deputies shoot a suspect, the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau have launched separate investigations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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“Sovereign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereign. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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