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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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2
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
France views Eutelsat as a strategic asset in the EU's push for technological sovereignty.
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 29 June 2025
And unlike the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, when national unity coalesced around the defense of Iranian sovereignty, this time the government appeared to fight without significant public support.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Canadian airline Porter Airlines will end its nonstop flight to Toronto this week after just six months as Canadian tourism to the U.S. has fallen after continued threats to its sovereignty, and substantial tariffs, from the Trump administration.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
Threats to invade allies will undermine international norms of sovereignty and nonaggression.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 29 June 2025
And unlike the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, when national unity coalesced around the defense of Iranian sovereignty, this time the government appeared to fight without significant public support.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Canadian airline Porter Airlines will end its nonstop flight to Toronto this week after just six months as Canadian tourism to the U.S. has fallen after continued threats to its sovereignty, and substantial tariffs, from the Trump administration.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
Threats to invade allies will undermine international norms of sovereignty and nonaggression.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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Foster self-confidence and independence in your child.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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A little more than a week later, the Smithsonian asserts its independence and throws its support behind its secretary Lonnie G. Bunch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Investors had expected Trump's reciprocal tariffs would go into effect on July 9 for nations that didn't yet strike a trade deal with the U.S., but over the weekend Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the date is now Aug. 1.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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But as more women and couples delay parenthood, have fewer babies or don't have children altogether, a growing number of nations around the world — more than 1 in 10 countries — have plunged to levels of childbearing so low that many scientists are worried.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Known for his dominance on both ends of the floor, Diarra was named the Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in his BAL career.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Those two teams have won nine of the past 12 Grand Tour titles, and their spending matches their dominance.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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Giuffre’s advocacy for survivors was an inspiration for Willis, who wore a dress with a butterfly pattern that day, a symbol that came to represent freedom for Giuffre.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The wisdom of one MVP — and the freedom granted by Sparks coach Michael Cooper — helped ignite the greatest rookie season in WNBA history.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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People in the northern part of the U.S. are more prone to vitamin D deficiency than people in southern states like Florida or Texas.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
30 June 2025
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Tillis voiced concerns about Medicaid cuts costing his state tens of billions of dollars.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The brand does not aim for mass-luxury global domination.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2025
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Here’s a look at the ten brands that rolled their way to the top in 2024, each with a different formula for domination.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 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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Glenn Youngkin, the Governor of Virginia, expressed his hope that the Trump administration would keep NSF in the commonwealth, but at a different location.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
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With chaos in Washington threatening to make life more expensive for families in the Roanoke area and throughout our commonwealth, Virginians deserve leaders who will put partisan politics aside and work together to offer families real relief.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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