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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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Be honest about strategic intent: If the acquisition will eventually be fully integrated, communicate this from the beginning rather than creating false expectations of independence.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The terminations marked an escalation of norm-shattering moves that have embroiled the Justice Department in turmoil and have raised alarm over a disregard for civil service protections for career lawyers and the erosion of the agency’s independence from the White House.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Especially for nations that might otherwise have been forgotten, globally.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Would such a nation be more prone to having its AGI be competitive with other AGIs or be cooperative?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 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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That period corresponds with the dominance of Torrey Pines’ Logan Noguchi, now at Princeton.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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Challenge is part of an effort to curb the 'administrative state' The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority has, in recent years, curtailed executive agencies' authority.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
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 4 Apr. 2025.
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