as in emancipation
the act of setting free from slavery
the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War
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In Ravenna, Charles and Camilla will be guests of honor at a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the province’s liberation from Nazi occupation by Allied Forces.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Collective care and personal liberation aren’t limited to traditional yoga studios.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
Yet, the beach culture becomes an everyday celebration of liberation, unity, and cultural pride.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
But long before he was arrested by federal agents Saturday night, Khalil told CNN he felt called to advocate for the liberation of both the Palestinian and Jewish people as a refugee.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Collective care and personal liberation aren’t limited to traditional yoga studios.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
Yet, the beach culture becomes an everyday celebration of liberation, unity, and cultural pride.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
But long before he was arrested by federal agents Saturday night, Khalil told CNN he felt called to advocate for the liberation of both the Palestinian and Jewish people as a refugee.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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