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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
From the 1880s until his death in 1921, Streeter asserted not just ownership but sovereignty over 186 acres of prime lakeshore, between the mouth of the Chicago River and Oak Street.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The group declared, in unison, allegiance to the United States and support of the Constitution, by renouncing any allegiance to a foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and was followed by a thunderous applause that echoed throughout the flight deck.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
Ukraine refuses to surrender its sovereignty; Russia will not accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation.
—Michael Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
Mejia envisions a Panamerican awakening—a cross-continental coalition of talent, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship that can compete with China, defend digital sovereignty, and export innovation—not just commodities.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The group declared, in unison, allegiance to the United States and support of the Constitution, by renouncing any allegiance to a foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and was followed by a thunderous applause that echoed throughout the flight deck.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
Ukraine refuses to surrender its sovereignty; Russia will not accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation.
—Michael Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
Mejia envisions a Panamerican awakening—a cross-continental coalition of talent, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship that can compete with China, defend digital sovereignty, and export innovation—not just commodities.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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This is how children learn independence and responsibility—through trial and error, Chavez explains.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Still, activists among these communities frequently accuse the government of oppression, while others have taken up arms in the name of greater autonomy or even independence.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Adversarial nations and nefarious hackers are now using AI and MI to discern and exploit vulnerabilities in threat-detecting frameworks.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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When wine tariffs were imposed from 2019 to 2021 importers, distributors and retailers lost $4.52 for every $1 in revenue losses suffered by exporting nations, according to Aneff.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The Florida Democratic Party already has an uphill battle to retake the governor’s office after more than 30 years of Republican dominance.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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And while many believe that Jalen Hurts' success has just been a beneficiary of Barkley's dominance, Winston had flowers for Jalen, too.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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This is suitable for gamers who want the freedom of a wireless connection but with the agility of a USB connection.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Throughout his directing career, Eastwood has translated his belief in personal responsibility and personal freedom—an ideal of independence—into art.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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While some visited from hours away and neighboring states, Zibell and his family live nearby in Sussex.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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On Thursday, Brown said 500 emergency personnel from across the county and state have been working around the clock on rescue and recovery since July 5.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Hockey’s loss became golf’s gain, and Gilmore’s domination on the championship tour gave the PGA a shot of pure rock & roll energy right up its tight, white ass.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
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It was held together not by the domination of a single group, but rather by its asymmetries.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 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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Editor's note: This is not a comprehensive list of every non-bourbon spirit made in Kentucky, but rather a list meant to show the variety of spirits available in the commonwealth.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
17 July 2025
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Public broadcasting employees and advocates in the commonwealth have warned networks such as KET and the state's NPR stations are vital to keeping residents of rural Kentucky informed in emergency situations and provide other important local news coverage.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 July 2025
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“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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