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also sovranty
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as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
upon leaving home she felt that she had achieved sovereignty for the first time in her life
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as in nation
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
as parts of the same sovereignty, the states should not enact laws intended to harm one another economically
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as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
the gradual sovereignty of English as the language of international communication
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Recent Examples of sovereignty
That’s exactly how the Conservatives hope to position themselves: as the obvious choice to lead a country buffeted by domestic problems like a cost-of-living crisis, and by international ones like the global trade war and battle of sovereignty that it’s locked in with Donald Trump’s America.
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Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025
In December 2023, President Maduro held a controversial referendum that claimed 98% public support for asserting sovereignty over the region — a vote widely criticized for alleged fraud and lack of transparency.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2017, Pope Francis convened a Synodal Assembly, a gathering of bishops, to discuss the Amazon region and climate change, which was a focus during his sovereignty.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The country's current head of state, President Joseph Aoun, is an independent who has both called for Hezbollah to disarm and for Israel to respect Lebanese sovereignty.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025
In December 2023, President Maduro held a controversial referendum that claimed 98% public support for asserting sovereignty over the region — a vote widely criticized for alleged fraud and lack of transparency.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2017, Pope Francis convened a Synodal Assembly, a gathering of bishops, to discuss the Amazon region and climate change, which was a focus during his sovereignty.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The country's current head of state, President Joseph Aoun, is an independent who has both called for Hezbollah to disarm and for Israel to respect Lebanese sovereignty.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In her ruling, Judge Howell framed the targeting of Perkins as an attack on the independence of the legal profession and the judicial system.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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But the economic uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff plans remains pronounced, increasing speculation about whether potential off ramps are imminent or trade wars could ramp up again with various nations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Where Roosevelt had invaded nations, Taft would write trade treaties.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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Regarding $100 Million All-Star, MVP This year, it's been more of the same dominance for Skenes, as he's made eight starts, sporting a 2.77 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 48.2 innings pitched.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Jada assured that all Los Angeles artists get spins in their hometown, however, Fat Joe had more to say about the Grammy-winner’s dominance.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 May 2025
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In this dark comedy, Bud’s own fictionally fatal mishap may be the thing to give him a second chance at freedom and life.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Times of India reported on Tuesday that Modi has given the military the operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of the response to the attack in Kashmir.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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As previously reported on Forbes, athletes earning NIL money in a state with no income taxation have a financial advantage over states with an income tax.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The city relies on four main revenue sources for street repairs: state gas taxes, state funding under the 2017 road repair law known as SB 1, damage fees paid by contractors who dig up streets and Transnet, the county’s half-cent sales tax surcharge for transportation projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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By the early 2000s, Tiger Woods domination transformed the economics of the sport.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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That period of domination in the ’70s and ’80s was still so fresh in everyone’s mind.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2021
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Many on the list, which was shared with NPR, were for environmental justice projects, including one grant that supported initiatives such as flood mitigation in southwest Virginia, a deep red part of the commonwealth where communities have been shaped by the coal industry's booms and busts.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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Read told reporters outside the courthouse on Wednesday that the defense has used 11 of their 16 challenges, and the commonwealth has used 12 during jury selection, according to WCVB.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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