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also sovranties
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as in freedoms
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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2
as in states
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 dominions
controlling power or influence over others
the gradual sovereignty of English as the language of international communication
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Recent Examples of sovereignties
The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts.
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Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignties
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But his emphasis on economic freedoms suggested Washington sees the current crisis as leverage to push for market reforms that would loosen the military’s grip on the economy.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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Opinion offers bold defense for veterans’ speech rights Leon wrote forcefully in defense of protecting veterans’ speech freedoms.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The PhD student, originally from Turkey and on a valid F-1 student visa, was shuttled through multiple states following her arrest and suffered a series of asthma attacks without adequate medical care, according to her attorneys.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The legislation would provide greater flexibility for governments in allocating funding under the program, which was created in 1990 as part of a broader shift in housing policy toward greater responsibility for states and cities.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Various nuclear-capable nations, including close ally Canada, have decided that any conceivable benefits are simply not worth the expense and risks.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Most countries failing, while democracies slip The group said most countries are failing to keep corruption under control, with 122 out of the 182 nations and territories surveyed scoring less than 50 points.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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For India, clean energy offers the chance to reduce its reliance on other countries in an increasingly volatile world.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Italy, and athletes from 93 countries are competing in 16 disciplines across eight sports.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Guardrails must be placed inside legislation to ensure that Texans’ privacy, liberties, safety, job opportunities, and cognition are protected from the rise of Artificial Intelligence.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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My issue isn’t with the liberties themselves—every good adaptation takes its share of them.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Sovereignties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignties. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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