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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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Recent Examples of liberty
This obscenity is not what our founders envisioned for religious liberty protections.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Apprehension over Awaken has spilled out to the broader Coronado community, prompting discussions among the city’s Christian leaders about Christian nationalism, expressions of faith and religious liberty.
—Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Your support embodies a profound commitment to ensuring that the principles of liberty endure.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
That includes the ability to vote, as well other liberties such as the right to possess a firearm or serve as a juror.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Apprehension over Awaken has spilled out to the broader Coronado community, prompting discussions among the city’s Christian leaders about Christian nationalism, expressions of faith and religious liberty.
—Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Your support embodies a profound commitment to ensuring that the principles of liberty endure.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
That includes the ability to vote, as well other liberties such as the right to possess a firearm or serve as a juror.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
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The state puts on a show during the winter holidays as well, presenting visitors countless no-lose choices.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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If protection against the scent of sweat is sufficient, a deodorant is a good choice.Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Understanding the psychology of compliance is the first step toward reclaiming our autonomy.Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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Is donning cowboy boots a symbol of independence for women, or an attempt to fit in with a culture that does not seem to recognize—or respect—our autonomy?Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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In theory, Spotify had any number of options: raising subscription rates, cutting costs by downsizing operations, or finding ways to attract new subscribers.Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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The crawl from one to the other matters as much as the enlightenment itself—skipping the charnel grounds isn’t an option.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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But some analysts saw his announcement about the French troop withdrawal as an attempt to garner support from a public that has become increasingly critical of the French military presence, which is seen as a violation of sovereignty.Ruth Maclean, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Incorporating bitcoin into the national balance sheet emerges as a viable option to mitigate inflationary pressures, enhance financial stability, and reinforce economic sovereignty.Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 31 Dec. 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 war has still fostered greater patriotism among Ukrainians, stiffened their resolve to fight for their freedom, and deepened their desire to escape Russia’s orbit and become a secure and prosperous country within the EU.Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Detractors see a Prohibition-style overreach that undermines personal freedom and threatens small businesses.Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
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Plan Your Meals Meal planning is a highly effective way to save money while ensuring a nutritious diet.True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The sense of being stunned and afraid and traumatized gave way pretty quickly to social mobilization, partly because, by a tremendous coincidence, so much of that social mobilization had already been in place.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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When New York declared independence from England and created its own Constitution in 1777, there was a governor and lieutenant governor, separately and independently elected.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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In his December 31 report, Roberts expressed concerns that violence, intimidation, disinformation and threats to defy court judgments could undermine judicial independence.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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