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also sovranty
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as in autonomy
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 dominion
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
Mexico sees sovereignty under pressure Mexico’s confrontation with Washington has unfolded differently but reflects similar anxieties.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Data sovereignty laws differ across regions, and privacy mandates vary by jurisdiction, business vertical and demographics (like GDPR and the EU AI Act).
—Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In recent months, the Canadian government has increased investments in defence modernization, industrial development, and advanced technologies as part of a wider strategy to enhance sovereignty and meet evolving security challenges.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Of course, defying Iran’s attempt to claim of sovereignty over the strait comes with risks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Data sovereignty laws differ across regions, and privacy mandates vary by jurisdiction, business vertical and demographics (like GDPR and the EU AI Act).
—Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In recent months, the Canadian government has increased investments in defence modernization, industrial development, and advanced technologies as part of a wider strategy to enhance sovereignty and meet evolving security challenges.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Of course, defying Iran’s attempt to claim of sovereignty over the strait comes with risks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius opposes the new moon in Gemini, propelling us to revolt against the status quo and insist on autonomy.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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The 230-foot Project Zero, currently nearing launch at Vitters shipyard in the Netherlands, will be powered entirely by renewable energy, enabling up to two weeks of autonomy at sea and a virtually unlimited range.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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The Central Asian nation’s home base will be at Atlanta United’s training facility in Marietta.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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The strongest quake to strike the Philippines this year was centered at sea about 8 miles southwest of General Santos, a city of more than 700,000 people that is a hub for tuna processing and other commerce in the southern Mindanao region of the archipelago nation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But first comes Infantino’s own strategic test, the same one faced by every emperor whose dominion threatens to collapse because of overexpansion.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Long before the United States declared independence from King George III, generations of Savannahians were laid to rest at Colonial Park Cemetery, a burial ground that witnessed the colonial era, the Revolution, epidemics and the city’s early growth.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Public fireworks productions require display permits, according to state rules.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and first lady Ri Sol Ju greeted Xi at the airport in Pyongyang, with official footage showing the pair clapping as Xi’s plane landed, kicking off his two-day state visit.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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In order for this society to work (a society based on White supremacy), there has to be a dehumanizing belief that there are a group of people that are static, and cannot, no matter what, move out of this category.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Over the next two decades, Flagg and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs may be fighting for hoops supremacy.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Switzerland’s freedom of movement initiative with the European Union would also potentially end, should the population rise above the 10-million threshold.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Tokyo — When a Japanese court granted Hiromu Sakahara a retrial, there was no defendant in the dock celebrating the prospect of freedom.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The first World Cup match on American soil in more than a generation and the start of a tournament that has the potential to alter the direction of soccer in this country for the next generation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Sebastien Bozon | Afp | Getty Images Switzerland, a wealthy country that has historically embraced free movement and foreign investment, is about to vote on whether to cap its population — and restrict immigration measures to do so.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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