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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
Some scholars have suggested that the Romans exaggerated the liberties of women on the British Isles to imply that this was a more uncivilized society.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
This will be the year of the wood snake, or the cyan-colored snake, which meant brands were at liberty to explore colors other than the auspicious red.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Holly Jean Soto of Orlando is an economist and the director of operations at the Ladies of Liberty Alliance, a network devoted to spreading the ideas of individual liberty and free markets.
—Holly Jean Soto, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
The American constitutional system, designed to maximize liberty and limit government, constrains state capacity but facilitates commerce.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
This will be the year of the wood snake, or the cyan-colored snake, which meant brands were at liberty to explore colors other than the auspicious red.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Holly Jean Soto of Orlando is an economist and the director of operations at the Ladies of Liberty Alliance, a network devoted to spreading the ideas of individual liberty and free markets.
—Holly Jean Soto, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
The American constitutional system, designed to maximize liberty and limit government, constrains state capacity but facilitates commerce.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
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What effect the Los Angeles fires might have on powertrain choices is yet to be determined.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Dorsey was supposed to deliver the type of offense Watson wanted — one with more choice routes between the quarterback and receivers, more shotgun formations and more freedom.Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Threatening this autonomy would damage America's relationships with allies and partners who value multilateralism and shared governance.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Because there’s no active crane hunting season — sandhills aren’t even defined as a game bird in the state — farmers are left with two options.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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These cost concerns were less likely to occur with a more flexible option, such as my mom.Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
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In social media posts, ads and mailings, the institute alleged that Connecticut’s actions were an affront to tribal sovereignty.Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025
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Read More: Without Indigenous History, There Is No U.S. History The Agua Caliente reservation, like other Native American and Cahuilla reservations, was ostensibly an autonomous space where the Tribe would have sovereignty over its own affairs and could conduct self-governance.Michael Albertus, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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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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And then there has always been Altadena’s sense of freedom and creativity that gave rise to an artists’ enclave and The Bunny Museum.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The transforming world of work now offers more freedom to define success in ways that go beyond the traditional corporate ladder of the past.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Offering doula benefits has become an increasingly relevant way for organizations to promote inclusivity and equity.Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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And the only way to decrease housing costs is to increase supply.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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Although Trump remains an advocate of U.S. energy dominance and independence, Alamariu expects this stance will help oil stocks more than oil prices.Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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