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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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These inalienable rights include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2024
Delegates sought to limit both licentiousness (abuse of liberty) by the people and the potential for tyranny (abuse of power) by the government.
—Jane E. Calvert / Made By History, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
November 3: Mars enters Leo, heightening our enthusiasm and excitement for projects, relationships and endeavors.
November 11: Venus enters Capricorn, urging us to take romantic liberties and monetary investments seriously.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Marvel’s Captain America Justice, liberty, honor—these are the values Captain America protects with his shield held high.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2024
Delegates sought to limit both licentiousness (abuse of liberty) by the people and the potential for tyranny (abuse of power) by the government.
—Jane E. Calvert / Made By History, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
November 3: Mars enters Leo, heightening our enthusiasm and excitement for projects, relationships and endeavors.
November 11: Venus enters Capricorn, urging us to take romantic liberties and monetary investments seriously.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Marvel’s Captain America Justice, liberty, honor—these are the values Captain America protects with his shield held high.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Parents and caregivers who desire to stay in the workforce often make this decision out of necessity, not choice.Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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GitHub Copilot, one of Microsoft's most successful AI products that is used for code generation, will now give developers the choice of using models from Anthropic and Google, rather than only OpenAI's models.Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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With increasing autonomy in many states, NPs are stepping into roles traditionally held by physicians, which has sparked ongoing debates about the differences in training, capabilities and quality of care between the two professions.Jesse Corn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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And as human life becomes an ever more digital affair, many of us have grown concerned with ensuring confidentiality and autonomy in how our personal data are shared and used.John Kaag, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kentucky asks for the same, but offers multiple options for voters without a license.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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Seniors usually have to weigh in multiple factors such as relative affordability, entertainment and recreation options, weather, and access to quality health care.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Despite his embrace of capitalism like many Russian reformers, Clinton sensed that Putin was determined to challenge the sovereignty of his country’s neighbors with an eye toward resurrecting Moscow’s control in the former Soviet space.Stephan Kieninger / Made by History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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There is a way to protect the sovereignty of the nation and yet still treat everyone as humans.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).Gary Drenik, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg.com, 7 Feb. 2023
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The desire to take control of their future and live with more freedom and flexibility is fueling a powerful shift.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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California The Menendez brothers spent decades fighting for freedom.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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This way of leadership worked for her and may have even been essential for a female in manufacturing.Heather Heefner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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And while there my be no technically wrong way to celebrate, there is definitely a right way.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Super Micro Computer — Shares of the AI server maker lost 3%, building on their more than 38% week-to-date loss after disclosing that Ernst & Young had resigned as its auditor due to concerns over its accounting practices and the independence of its board.Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Trump opponents would view that as an attack on the Justice Department's historic independence.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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