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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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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
Speaking on national television Wednesday, Maduro denounced the sanctions as an attack on Venezuela’s sovereignty.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The broader context of Witkoff’s statements may be Donald Trump’s pursuit of a Nobel Peace Prize without concern for a deal’s impact on Ukraine’s sovereignty and long-term security.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
President José Raúl Mulino reaffirmed the country's sovereignty over the canal and soon after canceled two major contracts with Chinese firms, reassigning them to American companies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump’s almost daily attacks on Canada’s sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The broader context of Witkoff’s statements may be Donald Trump’s pursuit of a Nobel Peace Prize without concern for a deal’s impact on Ukraine’s sovereignty and long-term security.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
President José Raúl Mulino reaffirmed the country's sovereignty over the canal and soon after canceled two major contracts with Chinese firms, reassigning them to American companies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Trump’s almost daily attacks on Canada’s sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.
—Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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Such contests have always been settled privately among senators, out of shared pride in the institution’s independence, but Scott seemed to enlist MAGA celebrities to undermine Thune.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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If a sitting or former president can successfully coerce law firms into submission by threatening financial ruin, what happens to the idea of legal independence?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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But Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on other Asian nations announced Wednesday will hurt China, too: Vietnam will face tariffs of 46% and Cambodian goods will be tariffed at 49%.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Speaking to reporters from the Rose Garden, Trump argued that for too long, American citizens have been sidelined while other nations profited at the country's expense.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The stablecoin industry is witnessing a wave of strategic acquisitions as companies position themselves for dominance in the rapidly expanding digital payments landscape.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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From the early days of Bill Russell to the modern-day dominance of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the series captures the spirit of a franchise that has stood at the crossroads of basketball excellence and societal evolution.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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In addition to being more prepared ahead of a disaster and saving the city substantial amounts of money, adopting the plan also enables the city to qualify for pre- and post-disaster grant funding from the federal government and state.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The principle is rooted in the separation of powers and states that Congress cannot delegate its legislative powers to executive branch agencies.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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That's why these guys have a decade of domination… all there guys are strong believers.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Others resisted Christianity, as, at best, an insufficient replacement for their traditional African religion and a tool of white domination.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 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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If Spanberger or Earle-Sears wins the general, the commonwealth would have its first female governor.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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While the Caribbean commonwealth of Puerto Rico is renowned for its pristine beaches, there’s a wealth of natural wonders to explore in the island’s interior as well.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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